How To Use The "Can Fix In" Viral Hook

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• Why the post resonated

• A templated version you can copy/paste and use

• Our own example using the template

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Can Fix In Just Template

Why It Works

1. Big outcome, tiny time window: reads as a shortcut, and shortcuts get bookmarked.

2. Numbered prompt lists are copy-paste utility. Saves drive distribution.

The Template

[Tool] CAN [achieve outcome] IN JUST [timeframe].

Here are [#] [prompts] to help you [goal]:

Our Example

PERPLEXITY CAN REPLACE HOURS OF RESEARCH IN JUST 15 MINUTES.

Here are 10 prompts to help you find better information:

STOP ASKING Template

Why It Works

1. The command opener implicates nearly every reader, confirming pain they've already felt.

2. Crediting an expert turns a tip into insider knowledge.

The Template

STOP ASKING [common behavior].

[Predictable outcome].

A [expert] told me to replace it with one of these [#] instead:

Our Example

STOP USING GENERIC PROMPTS.

You'll get generic answers every time.

A prompt engineer told me to replace them with one of these 8 prompts instead:

ADVICE I GOT FROM Template

Why It Works

1. Surprise plus reliability: readers want to reconcile how something unconventional works that dependably.

2. Wisdom transfer from experience is the core promise of self-improvement content.

The Template

[Unexpected] ADVICE I GOT FROM [experienced person] THAT ALWAYS WORKS:

1. [first lesson]

Our Example

OLD-SCHOOL ADVICE I GOT FROM A CEO THAT ALWAYS WORKS:

1. Never make important decisions when emotional

Time to Grow

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2. Relevant distribution

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