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Most content creators think they need years of expertise to have anything worth writing about.
That's not true.
Here's what actually works: Interview your past self from 2 years ago and turn those answers into ready-to-publish posts in 25 minutes.
⛳️ Why this works
Here's the thing:
Every creator hits the same wall.
You sit down to write. Blank page. Blank mind.
"What should I write about?"
You scroll through other people's content for inspiration. Nothing clicks. You try brainstorming topics. Everything feels either too basic or too advanced. Too boring or too niche.
3 hours later? Still blank.
Your brain is like a messy filing cabinet.
You've got expertise scattered across drawers. Skills in one place. Experiences in another. Lessons learned buried somewhere in the back.
When you need content ideas, you pull open random drawers. Flip through files. Hope something sparks.
But there's no system. No map showing you where the gold is.
The 2-Year Test fixes this.
It's like organizing your filing cabinet with labeled sections.
"Skills I learned here. Problems I solved there. Transitions I went through over here."
Suddenly you're not randomly searching. You know exactly where to look. You know exactly what you have to teach.
Your AI sidekick interviews you about the last 2 years. Asks about skills gained, challenges overcome, experiences lived.
Then it reveals something powerful: You're 2 years ahead of someone.
And that someone? They're desperately looking for exactly what you know.
You turn reflection into ready-to-publish posts. BOOM.
Let's see how David figured this out:
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David is a content creator. Posts on LinkedIn 3 times a week.
But here's his problem.
After 8 months and 96 posts, David still struggled every single time he sat down to write.
Blank page. Blank mind.
He'd think: "I'm not qualified to write about productivity. Real experts have decades of experience. Bestselling books. Speaking gigs."
Tried brainstorming topics. Opened notes app.
"Marketing strategies..." Too broad.
"LinkedIn tips..." Everyone does that.
"Personal productivity..." Who am I to teach this?
Delete. Delete. Delete.
3 hours wasted. Zero ideas he felt confident about.
David was tired of feeling like an imposter every time he tried to create content.
Then David found something. A principle from two creators who'd built multi-million dollar writing businesses.
A concept called "The 2-Year Test."
It explained exactly why the "I'm not qualified" trap was killing his content output.
And how to unlock years of ideas in minutes.
David decided to follow these steps:
Step 1: Interview yourself about the last 2 years Step 2: Multiply your best idea into 20 angles Step 3: Generate ready-to-publish posts
🎯 Step 1: David interviews himself about the last 2 years
David opened blank doc to brainstorm.
"What have I done worth writing about?"
Stared at it. Nothing came.
Tried writing: "Learned productivity skills..." Too vague.
Tried: "Got better at time management..." Sounds basic.
Should he write about career stuff? Personal growth? Skills? What would anyone care about?
2 hours thinking. Produced maybe 3 weak topic ideas.
The problem? David couldn't see what made him worth learning from.
But wait. If David could answer specific questions about his journey, he'd see exactly what he had to teach.
Here's what David tried:
The 2-year self-interview prompt:
I need some help coming up with topics to write about.
I want you to learn about my life, career, experiences, etc. over the last 2-5 years so that you can suggest different topics I can write about.
We are going to break this into 2 separate steps.
Step 1: First, you will interview me and ask me these 10 questions, one by one, allowing me time to respond to each one before moving on to the next. Once I have provided you the answer, ask me if I am ready for the next question, and so on:
1. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to improve your personal growth?
2. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to expand your knowledge or skills?
3. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to improve your overall health and wellness?
4. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to improve your relationships with others?
5. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to improve your financial stability?
6. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 new experiences that have broadened your perspective on life?
7. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to push yourself out of your comfort zone?
8. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to enhance your creativity or pursue new hobbies?
9. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 challenges you've faced and overcome, and how did they change you?
10. Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've learned about yourself and your values?
Ask me if I am ready to begin the interview, and when I agree, ask me each question in sequential order.
We must complete this Step 1 before moving on to Step 2.
Once I have answered the above 10 questions, we will move on to Step 2 where you will generate a list of 20 headlines of content pieces I could write based on the answers I provided you in Step 1.
Do you understand? If so, let's begin with Step 1 and ask me if I am ready to begin the interview—and then ask me the 10 questions, one by one, allowing me time to respond to each one before moving on to the next.
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INPUT:
Answer each question with at least 3 specific things from your journey.
If stuck on a question, type "skip" and your AI sidekick will move to the next one.
Once you've answered all 10 questions, your AI sidekick will automatically generate 20 content ideas based on your answers.
The AI sidekick asked David if he was ready to begin.
David said yes.
Then it started asking questions. One by one.
"Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to improve your personal growth?"
David answered: Started daily journaling. Read 50+ business books. Joined a mastermind group.
"Ready for the next question?"
Yes.
"Over the last 2-5 years, what are 3 things you've done to expand your knowledge or skills?"
David answered: Learned LinkedIn content strategy. Took a writing course. Built my first online product.
The interview continued. 10 questions total.
Each time David answered, the AI acknowledged it and asked if he was ready for the next one.
After question 10, the AI asked: "Ready for me to generate 20 headlines based on your answers?"
David typed: "Yes."
The AI sidekick returned 20 content ideas:
"How I Went from 0 to 50 Books in 2 Years (Without Speed Reading)"
"3 Daily Habits That Transformed My Productivity"
"What Joining a Mastermind Taught Me About Accountability"
"The LinkedIn Strategy That Grew My Audience by 400%"
"Why I Waited Too Long to Build My First Product"
"How Journaling Changed My Decision-Making" [...14 more headlines spanning all areas of David's journey]
David scanned the list.
Number 4 jumped out. Number 11. Number 17.
All three were topics David never would've thought to write about. But seeing them spelled out?
"Oh. Someone who's where I was 2 years ago would actually want to know this."
Completion moment: David had 20 content ideas he felt qualified to write about.
📝 Step 2: David multiplies his best idea into 20 angles
David picked his favorite headline from the 20 options.
"The LinkedIn Strategy That Grew My Audience by 400%"
Great. But one headline isn't enough.
He could write one post about it. Then what? Back to blank page syndrome.
Should he write it as a how-to? A story? A case study? A thread? A carousel?
He had the topic. But not the angles.
10 minutes trying to figure out how to express this one idea in different ways.
The problem? One topic needed multiple content formats to maximize reach.
But if David could multiply this topic into different approaches, he'd have his next week of content ready.
Here's what worked:
The 4A content multiplication prompt:
I have a content topic I want to write about in multiple ways.
Using the 4A Framework, generate 5 different headlines for each of these 4 angles:
1. ACTIONABLE (here's how): Tactical, step-by-step approach
2. ANALYTICAL (here are the numbers): Data-driven, metrics-focused
3. ASPIRATIONAL (yes, you can): Motivational, possibility-focused
4. ANTHROPOLOGICAL (here's why): Psychological, principle-based
For each angle, create 5 unique headlines that express the same core topic through that lens.
Return format:
- Category name
- 5 headlines for that category
- Repeat for all 4 categories (total: 20 headlines)
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INPUT:
Your chosen topic: [Paste the headline you selected from Step 1]
Example input: "The LinkedIn Strategy That Grew My Audience by 400%"
The AI sidekick returned 20 variations across 4 categories:
ACTIONABLE:
"How to Grow Your LinkedIn Audience by 400% in 6 Months"
"The 5-Step LinkedIn Strategy I Used to 4X My Following"
"My Exact LinkedIn Content System (Steal It)" [...2 more]
ANALYTICAL:
"I Posted 90 Times on LinkedIn. Here's What Worked."
"400% Audience Growth: Breaking Down the Numbers" [...3 more]
ASPIRATIONAL:
"Yes, You Can Grow Your LinkedIn Audience Without Posting Daily"
"From 200 to 1000 Followers: You're Closer Than You Think" [...3 more]
ANTHROPOLOGICAL:
"Why Most LinkedIn Strategies Fail (And What Works Instead)"
"The Psychology Behind LinkedIn Content That Goes Viral" [...3 more]
David looked at the list.
20 different ways to write about the same experience.
He picked 3 for the week: One actionable post for Monday. One analytical post for Wednesday. One aspirational post for Friday.
But wait.
Completion moment: David had his next week of content angles mapped out.
✍️ Step 3: David generates ready-to-publish posts
David picked his first angle for Monday's post.
"How to Grow Your LinkedIn Audience by 400% in 6 Months"
Perfect topic. Perfect angle.
Opened LinkedIn composer. Cursor blinking. Blank page.
"Okay, I have the headline. But how do I actually WRITE this post?"
Tried typing the headline as the opening. Felt stiff.
Tried starting with a story. Which story? How long? What format?
Tried a how-to approach. Which steps matter? How detailed should I get?
15 minutes staring at the blank composer. Zero words written.
The problem? David had the idea and the angle. But not the actual post.
But if David could generate multiple complete post variations, he could pick the best one and publish in minutes.
Here's what David ran:
The post generation prompt:
I need to write a complete social media post based on this headline.
Generate 3 different post variations I can choose from.
Each post should:
- Open with a hook that stops the scroll
- Tell a brief story or share a specific example
- Provide clear value or insight
- End with a simple call-to-action or thought-provoking question
- Be 150-250 words (perfect for LinkedIn/X)
- Use short paragraphs (1-3 sentences max)
- Sound conversational and authentic
For each variation, use a different approach:
- Variation 1: Story-driven (personal experience)
- Variation 2: How-to (tactical steps)
- Variation 3: Insight-driven (surprising perspective)
Return format:
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VARIATION 1: [Story-driven]
[Complete post]
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VARIATION 2: [How-to]
[Complete post]
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VARIATION 3: [Insight-driven]
[Complete post]
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INPUT:
**Headline to develop:** [Paste your selected headline from Step 2]
**Key points to include:** [List 2-3 main points you want to cover]
**Optional - Your story/example:** [Brief notes about your specific experience with this topic, if applicable]
Example:
Headline: "How to Grow Your LinkedIn Audience by 400% in 6 Months"
Key points: Consistent posting schedule, engaging with comments, sharing personal stories
Story: Went from 200 to 1000 followers by shifting from tips to personal experiences
The AI sidekick returned 3 complete posts:
VARIATION 1: Story-driven
6 months ago, I had 200 LinkedIn followers.
Today? 1,000.
Here's what changed:
I stopped posting "5 Tips for Better Productivity" and started posting "Why I Failed at Productivity for 3 Years."
The difference? People don't connect with tips. They connect with stories.
My engagement went from 5 likes per post to 50+. My DMs went from zero to 3-5 quality conversations per week.
The strategy: Share what actually happened. The failures. The messy middle. The small wins.
Not the polished highlight reel. The real journey.
Your stories are more valuable than your tips.
VARIATION 2: How-to
Want to 4X your LinkedIn audience in 6 months?
Here's the system that worked for me:
Post 3x per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Share personal experiences, not generic tips
Engage with 10 comments on other posts daily
Reply to every comment on your posts within 2 hours
Track what works (save high-performing posts)
The key: Consistency beats perfection.
I didn't post viral content. I posted consistently valuable content.
Result: 200 → 1,000 followers in 6 months.
Start with 3 posts this week. Pick your schedule. Stick to it.
VARIATION 3: Insight-driven
Most people think LinkedIn growth is about going viral.
It's not.
It's about showing up consistently and being human.
I grew from 200 to 1,000 followers in 6 months. Zero viral posts.
The insight most people miss: Your audience doesn't want your highlight reel. They want your journey.
When I posted "5 Tips for Productivity" → 8 likes.
When I posted "I Wasted 3 Years Trying to Be Productive" → 63 likes, 12 comments, 4 DMs.
Same topic. Different approach.
Stop trying to be the expert. Start being the guide who's a few steps ahead.
That's where real connection happens.
David scanned the three variations.
Variation 1 felt most authentic. The story approach matched his voice.
He copied it. Made two small edits. Added one personal detail.
Hit publish.
3 minutes from blank page to published post.
Completion moment: David had a ready-to-publish post with minimal editing needed.
🏆 David's results after 3 weeks
Before:
Time per content idea: 3 hours of blank page staring
Ideas per week: 2-3 weak topics he didn't feel qualified to write
Posts actually published: 1-2 (spent so long on ideas, ran out of time to write)
Confidence level: "Who am I to teach this?"
After:
Time from zero to published post: 25 minutes total
Ideas per session: 20+ strong topics he feels qualified to write
Posts per week: 3 consistently (has complete posts ready to publish)
Confidence level: "I'm 2 years ahead of someone. They need this."
His process now:
Run 2-Year Interview prompt when he needs fresh ideas (10 minutes)
Answer 10 questions about his journey (real experiences, real lessons)
AI generates 20 content ideas (60 seconds)
Pick top 3 ideas for the week (2 minutes)
Run 4A Multiplication prompt on first topic (3 minutes)
Pick best angle from 20 options (2 minutes)
Run Post Generation prompt with selected headline (3 minutes)
Pick best variation, light edits (5 minutes)
Publish (30 seconds)
Total time: 25 minutes from zero to published post. Not 3 hours of blank page torture.
His AI sidekick handles the interviewing, idea generation, angle multiplication, and post writing in under 5 minutes total. Bingo.
🧩 Your turn
Copy all 3 prompts into your AI sidekick. Run them in the same chat.
Start with the 2-Year Interview prompt. Answer the 10 questions about your journey. Your AI sidekick generates 20 content ideas.
Pick your favorite. Run the 4A Multiplication prompt with that topic. Your AI sidekick returns 20 different angles.
Pick your top angle. Run the Post Generation prompt with that headline. Your AI sidekick returns 3 complete post variations.
Pick the best one. Light edits. Publish.
Generation time: Under 5 minutes total. Time to publish: 25 minutes (including editing).
That's it, my fellow outliers!
Yours 'helping you build freedom, not just a business' Vijay peduru 🦸♂️