Jason Shen

@jasonshen

Exec coach helping founders and creative leaders rebound and reinvent so they do more of what matters most.

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1. RESULT Result thumbnails feature a visualized result Whether it's a physical product or a skill, the curiosity is driven by the questions: "How did they do it?" and commonly, "How can I do it, too?" The more sought-after the... See more

Aprilynne Alter

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Storytelling / Narrative

Each example is also a great way to think about how to hook someone into a story:
Result—how did they get that?
Transformation—how did they go from this to that?
Comparison—what’s different between experience A and B?
Novelty—I’ve never thought about that thing before
Story—I need to know what happened with that
Moment—I need to know exactly what happened next

Midjourney

Really good playlist of viral hooks with examples

I really hope you give this workflow a try. It's been a delightful way for me to advance my writing efforts and with a bit of effort, you can start using AI to work for you and help you produce more high quality writing because you don't have to start from the blank page.

Jason Shen | Cultivating Resilience • 138: Effortless Essays

Third, I'm trying to learn more about how these Generative AI systems work more deeply and uncover their creative potential. You've seen my explorations with Midjourney through the cover images of many of the last few newsletters, including this one.

Jason Shen • 131: How to Be Human in the Age of Generative AI

Imagine being able to have a language conversation about anything with a computer. This is now possible and available to many people for the first time with ChatGPT. In this episode we take a look at the consequences and some interesting insights from Open AI’s CEO Sam Altman.

ColdFusion • It’s Time to Pay Attention to A.I. (ChatGPT and Beyond)

My motivations here are simple.

In 2023, I'm trying to write more emotionally vulnerable and sensory-rich stories from my life. (From last year: What Getting Sued, Scammed, and Arrested Taught Me About Resilience). In a world where seemingly intelligent advice and nonfiction abounds, the power is in the personal. In addition, expressive and personal