Wait... You Can Ask That?
If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT and typed something basic like, “Write me an Instagram caption,” only to get a bland, robotic paragraph back — welcome to the club.
AI isn’t magic. But with the right prompt, it can absolutely feeeel like it. Just ask my mom who is 70 and used AI for the first time in July...mind blowwn.
And that’s what this post is about: the kind of smart, slightly rebellious prompts that make you go, “Wait… I can do that?”
These “illegal” prompts aren’t actually illegal (don’t worry, FBI) — but they do unlock unfair advantages for us Gen Xers, learning to make AI work for our digital income.
So if you're building a soft hustle, creating content, or just trying to stop spinning your wheels — this one's for you.
🔓 1. The “Steal Their Secrets” Prompt
If you're spinning your wheels after finding your niche try asking ChatGPT.
Try this prompt:
*“Act as an affiliate marketing coach. Based on trends and evergreen interest, what are 5 affiliate-friendly niches for people over 40 looking to start a content-based business?”*
Refine the results by asking:
*“Which of these niches are good for low-competition, high-search keywords?”*
✍️ 2. The “Instant Copywriter” Prompt
Prompt:
“Write 10 high-converting headlines for a [product/service], targeting [specific audience or goal].”
Why It Works:
You don’t need to be a copy genius — you just need the right starting point. This prompt turns AI into your personal sales coach.
Example Use:
“Write 10 headlines for a $27 digital product that teaches Gen X women how to use AI to start a faceless side hustle.”
🔄 3. The “Content Replication Hack” Prompt
Prompt:
“Take this high-performing [blog post, ad, or tweet]: [insert text]. Rewrite it for my niche: [describe niche].”
Why It Feels Like a Shortcut:
Because it is. But ethically. You’re not copying — you’re translating winning content into your world.
Example Use:
“Take this viral tweet about burnout recovery and rewrite it for Gen X women learning digital marketing.”
🧩 4. The “Offer Remix” Prompt
Prompt:
“Take this [product, service, or digital idea]: [insert concept]. Rework it into a $7 offer, a $27 product, and a $97 mini-course for midlife creators.”
Why It’s Genius:
Monetization doesn’t have to be guesswork. This prompt helps you structure your ideas into tiered offers without overwhelm.
Example Use:
“Rework my idea for a time-saving AI prompt vault into 3 different offer levels.”
🔍 5. The “Content Gap Finder” Prompt
Prompt:
“Based on [topic or niche], what valuable subtopics are people searching for but rarely finding answers to?”
Why It’s Powerful:
Because the best way to stand out is to solve problems others are ignoring. This prompt is a goldmine for niche blog posts, products, or content series.
Example Use:
“Based on the topic ‘affiliate marketing for Gen X,’ what overlooked questions could I answer in blog content?”
💡 Why These Prompts Work Especially Well for Gen X
We’ve got:
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Experience.
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Life wisdom.
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Low tolerance for wasting time.
Especially if you're looking for a career change or pivot. AI can help you with tasks like resume tweaking But what we don’t always have is the exact language to unlock AI’s full potential — until now.
These prompts cut the fluff, get to the point, and help you use AI the way you think.
Final Thought...
AI isn’t going anywhere, and sure it's changing the professional landscape a bit, but it's my hope that you'll embrace and learn how to use AI in a way that fits your goals, but also gives you the confidence to not shy away from it, but rather see it as a bona fide leg up.
And if you're over 40 trying to build income in a noisy world — you don’t need to grind harder, or subscribe to hustle culture ...You just need better prompts.
🎁 Want the Whole Vault of Prompts?
These 5 are just the tip of the brilliance iceberg. I’ve drummed up 25+ "Illegal" Style AI prompts
into a plug-and-play vault for Gen X'er creators like you.
🧠 The “Illegal” AI Prompt Vault
✅ Research faster
✅ Create smarter
✅ Sell without burnout
Start using AI like a digital assistant you've dreamt of.
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