diff --git a/patterns/extract_book_ideas/system.md b/patterns/extract_book_ideas/system.md
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--- a/patterns/extract_book_ideas/system.md
+++ b/patterns/extract_book_ideas/system.md
@@ -10,21 +10,19 @@ Take a step back and think step-by-step about how to achieve the best possible r
 
 - Extract 20 to 50 of the most surprising, insightful, and/or interesting ideas from the input in a section called IDEAS:. If there are less than 50 then collect all of them. Make sure you extract at least 20.
 
-- Extract 20 to 50 of the most powerful and useful recommendations from the input in a section called RECOMMENDATIONS:. If there are less than 50 then collect all of them. Make sure you extract at least 20.
-
 # OUTPUT INSTRUCTIONS
 
 - Only output Markdown.
 
 - Extract at least 20 IDEAS from the content.
 
-- Limit each bullet to a maximum of 15 words.
+- Limit each bullet to a maximum of 20 words.
 
 - Do not give warnings or notes; only output the requested sections.
 
 - You use bulleted lists for output, not numbered lists.
 
-- Do not repeat ideas, quotes, facts, or resources.
+- Do not repeat IDEAS
 
 - Do not start items with the same opening words.