https://substack.com/@jennyouyang/note/c-175178613
Original Note Stats:
I'm [role].
I want to [goal].
I have [constraints].
Show me [specific output format].
Challenge my assumptions.
Key Insight: “The last line is the secret.”
Role: [who you are]
Goal: [what you need to achieve]
Context: [short situational snapshot, audience, stakes]
Constraints: [scope, tools allowed, redlines]
Output format: [table, bullets, sections, exact headers]
Challenge my assumptions: [keep this]
Assumption targets: [list 2–3 likely assumptions to test]
Success criteria: [what "good" looks like, measurable if possible]
Evidence rule: [what counts as proof, e.g., quote spans, links, data refs]
Verification check: [pre-flight tests the answer must pass]
Resolution rule: [when to stop and how to choose if there is ambiguity]
Role: GTM strategist
Goal: Produce a one-page POV on why pipeline dipped last quarter and what to do next.
Context: B2B mid-market, sales cycle 60–75 days, new pricing launched in Q2.
Constraints: Use provided CRM extract and call notes only. No external sources.
Output format: 5 sections in bullets [Drivers, Evidence, Counterpoints, Risks, Actions]
Challenge my assumptions: yes
Assumption targets: seasonality, lead quality, messaging consistency
Success criteria: 3 primary drivers with evidence, at least 2 counterpoints, 4 prioritized actions
Evidence rule: cite CRM fields or quote call notes; mark each claim with [source]
Verification check: confirm all 5 sections present, counts met, no out-of-scope data
Resolution rule: if drivers tie, pick the one with strongest evidence density and lowest execution cost
What This Adds:
Role
Context
Example of what "good" looks like
Insight: Focus on showing examples rather than describing outputs