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AI-Generated Short-Form Video
Contradiction Hook Videos with Real Numbers
Why It Works
Combines psychological hook (contradiction) with social proof (real numbers) in algorithm-favored format (short video)
Prerequisites
Clear target audience psychologyAccess to AI video toolsReal business metrics to share
How to Execute
1
Identify contradiction in your story (limitation + success)
2
Lead with contradiction in first 3 seconds
3
Show real metrics/screenshots as proof
4
Reveal the method that resolved contradiction
5
Include clear call-to-action
When It Fails
When contradiction is unbelievable, numbers are fake, or no clear value provided after hook
Real Example
“SaaS founder creates video: 'I'm broke but here's my $50K MRR dashboard' showing real Stripe numbers, then reveals the specific tactic that drove growth”