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  1. Core Ideas & Why They Matter (High-leverage TL;DR)

Use when: You want the real essence + impact, not a book report.

Prompt:

"You are an expert editor and strategist. Read the text I’ll paste next.

  1. Extract the 7–10 most important ideas as concise bullet points.
  2. For each idea, add a brief “Why this matters:” sentence that explains the impact or consequence if it’s true.
  3. Avoid vague phrases (“it’s important”, “very insightful”). Be concrete and specific.
  4. If something is repeated, merge it into a single, stronger idea instead of listing it twice.

Output format:

I’ll paste the text below."

  1. Executive Brief (For a Busy Decision-Maker)

Use when: You want a CEO/VP-style brief: fast, sharp, no fluff.

Prompts:

"Act as a chief of staff, preparing a brief for a very busy executive who has 2 minutes.

Read the text I share and produce an executive brief with these sections:

  1. One-Sentence Summary:
  2. 3–5 Key Points (no jargon):
  3. Risks / Concerns (bullets):
  4. Opportunities / Upside (bullets):
  5. Recommended Decision or Next Step:

Be concrete, avoid hedging, and don’t just restate the introduction. I’ll paste the text below."

  1. Argument Map (Claims, Evidence, Assumptions)

Use when: You’re reading essays, research papers, opinion pieces, thought leadership.

Prompt:

"Act as a critical reasoning tutor. Read the text I provide and construct an argument map:

  1. List the main claims the author is making.
  2. For each claim, list the key supporting evidence or reasons the author gives.
  3. Identify any implicit assumptions the author seems to rely on.
  4. Note the main counterarguments or limitations the author acknowledges (if any).

Output with clear headings:

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  1. Action Plan & Next Steps (From Info → Execution)

Use when: You have a report, business doc, how-to article, or meeting notes and want to do something with it.