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thank-the-problem

Thank the problem

Problems feel annoying. But this “Life of Pi” moment shows they can actually be your secret weapon. The tiger wasn’t...

Ads/Formulas/Motivation
Jun 12, 2020
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Flowchart or graph the problem out

Ever get stuck looping on a problem? Your brain spins, but nothing gets solved. This image shows a better way:...

Formulas/Images/Advice
Jun 12, 2020
goal-on-a-card

Write things down on a card

Sometimes the simplest tools work best. This image shows how writing one goal on a card, then carrying it with...

Formulas/Motivation/Advice
Jun 12, 2020
honest-assessment

"What Would _____ Do?"

Most people get stuck because they skip one thing: honesty. This image lays out a perfect mini-framework to break through...

Formulas/Motivation/Advice
Jun 12, 2020
totem-pole-focus

The Totem Pole of Focus

Ever find yourself obsessing over your logo or website colors while your bank account stays empty? This “Totem Pole” visual...

Formulas/Data/Advice
Jun 12, 2020
flip-the-problem-around

Flip The Problem Around

Most marketers try to solve their own problems first: How do I get more customers? How do I make more...

Formulas/Copywriting/Motivation
Jun 12, 2020
why-upset-framework

Why am I upset/sad/slow?

Ever feel stuck, slow, or just “off”? This visual trick breaks life into 3 simple buckets—Health, Wealth, and Love—and helps...

Formulas/Data/Advice
Jun 12, 2020
Base content base promotion and social media

Base Content Priority Chart

Most brands start at the top of the pyramid—posting nonstop on social media—and wonder why their growth feels fragile. This...

Formulas/Copywriting/Videos
Feb 27, 2020
story circle

Story Circle

Every great movie follows a story arc. But marketers can steal that same storytelling magic for campaigns, ads, and landing...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Feb 6, 2020
amazon email template

Amazon Email Template Sizing And Text Guidelines

Amazon’s AWS email template hides a slick writing masterclass inside it. It’s not just a layout guide—it’s a live demonstration...

Formulas/Copywriting/Emails
Jan 28, 2020
blog post checklist

Blog Post Checklist

Most blog posts are boring. This simple checklist shows exactly how to take a blah post and make it something...

Formulas/Copywriting/Advice
Jan 28, 2020
trigger-11-sugarman

Sugarman Trigger #11 - Current Fads

Remember fidget spinners? They shot up like fireworks… then disappeared just as fast. This Google Trends graph says it all:...

Formulas/Copywriting/Data
Jun 19, 2019

The 22 Rules of Storytelling by Pixar

Pixar’s storytelling rules aren’t just for filmmakers. They’re a masterclass in how to connect with humans—aka your customers. Each one...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Oct 10, 2018
Ikigai Formula

Ikigai Japanese formula for finding “reason for being” in life

Ever seen a campaign that just feels right? It connects emotionally, looks great, solves a need, and makes money. That’s...

Ads/Formulas/Motivation
Mar 28, 2018
whatsapp-design-principles

WhatsApp Design Principles

WhatsApp isn’t just a chatting app. It’s a masterclass in design discipline. Every pixel and feature screams “lightweight, fast, and...

Formulas/Copywriting/Motivation
Oct 15, 2017
push-button-memory

"Give Me One Evening and I'll Give You a Push-Button Memory"

This 1961 ad is pure copywriting magic. The headline grabs you instantly. It promises something amazing, fast, and easy—like a...

Ads/Print Ads/Formulas
Aug 22, 2017

Testimonial Script

Want better testimonials? Don’t ask for them. Instead, make it brain-dead easy for people to respond. Swap the scary “Can...

Formulas/Copywriting/Emails
Aug 22, 2017
apples rules for success employee badge

Apple's Rules for Success for employees

This looks like a simple ID badge. But it’s actually Apple’s internal playbook — “JB’s Rules for Success.” Every employee...

Formulas/Copywriting/Motivation
Aug 10, 2017
Three Pronged Pricing

Three Pronged Pricing

Ever notice how every SaaS pricing page has three plans? That’s not random. It’s a psychological trick called the Goldilocks...

Formulas/Copywriting/Pricing
Aug 9, 2017

7 Deadly Fascinations Bullet Point Formula

Most bullets sound like boring checklists. But what if your bullets spoke to your audience’s emotions instead of just listing...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

BGNGo Bullets Formula For Lists

Ever feel your bullet points lose readers halfway down? It’s not your writing—it’s your order. The BGNGo formula (Best, Good,...

Formulas/Copywriting/Advice
Aug 8, 2017

Sonia Simone’s 5 Pieces Every Great Marketing Story Needs Formula

Every ad that burns into your brain has a story behind it. Not a random one. A structured story your...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

The AFOREST Landing page or Blog Post Copywriting Forumla

Ever notice how some slogans just sound right? That’s the “Rule of Three” at work. Three words, three beats, three...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

The 12-Step Formula for Sales Letters

Most copy skips straight to "Buy now!" before the reader even cares. The 12-step sales formula fixes that by pulling...

Formulas/Copywriting/Before and After
Aug 8, 2017

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...