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warninglistneveradvicemistakes

Never Do List

Open by promising a numbered list of mistakes to avoid, using 'never' to create urgency and a curiosity gap around the reasons why.

When

Use this when your topic has well-known pitfalls your audience keeps falling into and you want a fast, high-retention opener that promises specific, countable value.

Best for

Career and interview coachesDating and relationship advisorsCooking, fitness, and how-to creatorsFinance and money-tips educators

Example opener

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“5 things you should never do in a job interview.”

  1. 01Lead with the number of items to set a clear, countable promise.
  2. 02Name the specific situation or context the list applies to.
  3. 03Attach 'never' to signal danger and urgency.
  4. 04Imply a reason or consequence so viewers stay for the why.

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