Before all facts are known, issue a ready holding statement within minutes saying "we know, we're acting" — not silence that invites speculation.

Don't ask "be my mentor" — ask "20 min on specific decision" 6 times until relationship becomes natural.

Convert 3 vague goals into Specific-Measurable-Achievable-Relevant-Time-bound.

Prepare 10 deep questions before any coffee chat — converts pleasantries to relationship.

After any meeting, within 24h: thanks, something enjoyed, concrete next-24h step.

Repeat the same refusal in the same words calmly, no matter how the other person reshapes the pressure.

Say no in three sentences: thanks, refusal, closing — with no "sorry" or justification.

Memorize one 7-word refusal sentence and rehearse it until it emerges automatically under pressure.

Say "no, I can't" — complete sentence. No explanation, no apology.

Instead of "be better", request "reply to my message within 24h".

After any delegated task completes, deliver feedback in Situation-Behavior-Impact format.

Turn a vague goal into a specific, measurable, time-bound formulation.

Don't ask "do we need another hire?" — ask "if we started today with nobody, who'd we hire first?".

4 steps: Describe (situation), Express (impact), Specify (change), Consequences (outcomes).

Show the model 2-5 examples of the desired output style so it mirrors the pattern with high precision.

Use an LLM to draft an email in 30 seconds, then edit by hand for personal tone.

Don't know how to ask? Ask: "What's the best prompt to get X?" — it writes a prompt better than any expert.

Give the model 2-3 complete input-output examples before your ask, instead of explaining the rule verbally.

Like text shortcuts, build a library of full templates (presentation, simple contract, weekly report) instead of starting from scratch every time.