I Use ChatGPT Every Day: Nothing Works for Me Without These 5 Prompts!
People often ask me, "How did you do that?" or "Why does it always look cooler when you use ChatGPT?" The truth is, it’s all about the prompts you use. Today, I’m sharing my favorite prompts — some simple, some tricky, but always practical and ready to use. The goal? To show you that AI isn’t something to fear. Instead, it can make your life easier and spark creative ideas.
Five "Must-Know" ChatGPT Prompts
Sorting ideas out of chaos
Prompt: "Turn this vague idea into a list of next steps and sort them by impact vs. effort."
This prompt is a lifesaver when you have a jumble of thoughts but no clear starting point. ChatGPT breaks down your messy ideas into clear action steps, sorted so you know what’s worth tackling first. It’s like having a personal project planner at your fingertips.
Evaluate text like a critic
Prompt: "Read through my ideas and rate them like a professional critic."
You can customize the type of critic — editor-in-chief, supervisor, or any authority figure who can give honest feedback. Expect some tough love here. ChatGPT will point out weaknesses and suggest improvements, giving you straightforward, constructive criticism that actually helps you grow.
Rewrite texts with confidence
Prompt: "Rewrite this text as if I had already been successful with the idea."
Struggling with self-doubt? This prompt flips your writing into a confident, assertive tone. For example:
- Before: "Hi, I have an idea for an article about AI prompts. I'm not sure if it's suitable for our site."
- After: "Hello, I'd like to introduce my new series of articles explaining how beginners and pros can get better results with targeted ChatGPT prompts. The response has been encouraging, and I want to involve the community further."
This simple change boosts your authority and makes your pitch more convincing.
Pitch article ideas like on “Lion’s Den”
Prompt: "Present my article idea as if I were pitching it on 'The Lion's Den.'"
Think of the TV show where entrepreneurs pitch to tough investors. This prompt helps you craft a clear, persuasive pitch that highlights the value of your idea and why it matters. For instance:
- Before: "Hi, I have an idea for a series of articles about AI prompts."
- After: "Imagine anyone could structure ideas, perfect texts, and develop creative concepts in seconds using just a few words on ChatGPT. My new series delivers easy-to-understand prompts with practical examples, helping readers get immediate results."
Let ChatGPT ask questions
Prompt: "I always ask you questions. How about you ask me one for a change?"
This prompt flips the script. Instead of answering, ChatGPT asks thought-provoking questions based on what it knows about you. Examples include:
- If you could change one memory to alter your life, which would it be and why?
- You describe yourself as creative—what daily choice contradicts that the most?
- When was the last time you avoided helping someone out of convenience?
These questions dig deeper and can spark fresh insights, help brainstorm, or prepare you for meaningful conversations.
This is just the first part of a new series on useful prompts. Next up: three precise prompts to create impressive AI images — with examples included. Until then, try these prompts out and share which ones surprised you the most!
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