In this solo episode, I walk through 10 concrete rules to get way more out of Claude Code and Claude Opus 4.5, based directly on tips Anthropic has shared in their docs and blog posts. I show how to move from vague prompts to architected briefs that use tone, constraints, structure, and power phrases to avoid “AI slop.” I demo examples across writing, research, teaching, and planning so you can see exactly how to apply each rule. By the end, you have a practical playbook for prompting Claude like a teammate and using it as a true thinking partner in your work.Timestamps00:00 – Intro00:56 – Rule #1: Tone of collaboration02:16 – Rule #2: Principle of explicitness (action verbs, quantity, audience)03:20 – Rule #3: Define the boundaries with clear constraints04:26 – Rule #4: Draft, plan, then act (outline → refine → execute)06:39 – Rule #5: Demand structured output (tables, formats, schemas)08:00 – Rule #6: Explain the “why” behind your request09:05 – Rule #7: Control brevity vs. verbosity (expert, brief, simplifier)10:21 – Rule #8: Provide a scaffold and templates11:21 – Rule #9: Use “power phrases” and expert personas12:28 – Rule #10: Divide and conquer complex projects14:09 – Putting it all together with an exampleFor founders doing $50k+ MRR+:&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://startup-ideas-pod.link/offline-mode" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://startup-ideas-pod.link/offline-mode</a>Key Points<ul class="list-node"><li class="list-item-node">I share 10 specific prompting rules that come directly from how Anthropic suggests people use Claude.</li><li class="list-item-node">I show how friendly, clear, and firm prompts beat either vague or overly polite requests.</li><li class="list-item-node">I demonstrate how explicit constraints (length, style, audience, banned words) create more creative and focused outputs.</li><li class="list-item-node">I use outlines, scaffolds, and structured formats to turn Claude into a planning and synthesis engine instead of a random text generator.</li><li class="list-item-node">I introduce “power phrases” like “think step by step” and “critique your own response” to unlock more advanced reasoning.</li><li class="list-item-node">I wrap everything into a final Stoicism lecture prompt that combines persona, context, constraints, structure, and tone.</li></ul>The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends -&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.ideabrowser.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ideabrowser.com</a>LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://latecheckout.agency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://latecheckout.agency/</a>The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI:&nbsp;<a class="link" href="http://thevibemarketer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">thevibemarketer.com</a>Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business -&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit</a>Become a member -&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire</a>FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter:&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/gregisenberg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/gregisenberg</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/</a>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/</a>

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