It’s basically batching with a built-in multiplier: one deep dive turns into five snack-sized bits that travel farther, faster.

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Distribute across platforms—Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, whatever matches your audience.

Repeat weekly so each long piece earns five times the visibility without reinventing the wheel.

Examples:

A quote pulled from the text.
A key stat or bold claim framed as a quick post.
A short story or example clipped from the longer piece.
A “how-to” step broken out visually in a carousel.
A teaser hook repurposed for a short video script.

What the Longform → 5 Shorts System Is

Think of it as content recycling with structure:

Start with one long piece (blog, article, podcast transcript).

Extract five smaller takes—each one stands on its own.

My nickname in highschool was "Duetzmania."

The goal isn’t to be a great gamer.
It’s to be their person.
The one who shows up.
The one who cares.
The one who says:
“I see how hard you’re trying. Keep going.”

Think like a sports parent.
You don’t need to play soccer to cheer from the sidelines.
Same goes for games:
• Ask about their strategy
• Applaud their effort
• Support their growth
This is practice—just with pixels.

Let them be the teacher.
Say: “I don’t get it—can you show me?”
When your kid explains a mechanic or teaches you a move, they learn it better.
You’re building confidence and communication skills.

Learn alongside them.
If they’re stuck, look it up together.
• Google the level
• Find a walkthrough
• Watch a tutorial
You’re not just helping them solve the problem—you’re modeling how to figure things out.

Be their cheer squad.
Sit beside them. Watch them play.
Celebrate wins. Validate frustration.
They don’t need a coach.
They need to know you’re paying attention.

Ask, don’t advise.
You don’t have to know how to win. Just ask:
• “What’s your plan?”
• “What’s the hard part?”
• “How would you explain this to someone else?”
Questions like these build strategy and problem-solving skills.

I made a TikTok for the TL;DR crowd.

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Next time you hear:

“This game is broken!”

Try this first.

The game probably isn’t broken.

They’re just learning how to figure it out.

✨ That’s gaming. And that’s growth.

Helping them beat the level is great.

But helping them push through frustration?
That’s the win that lasts way longer.

Problem-solving > rage quitting.

How to really help them get unstuck:

• Search with specific keywords
• Watch a walkthrough together
• Browse Reddit or GameFAQs
• Use it as a teaching moment

Is it actually a bug?

Glitches do happen.

If something won’t load, or a quest won’t trigger, try:

• Googling the issue
• Checking fan forums

It might not be their fault at all.