🟠 10 Prompting Tips That Will Change How You Use AI (Even If You’re Not Technical)
Prompting is the new coding, learn how to prompt is to learn how to interact with machines.
Using AI is like talking to a really smart assistant but only if you know what to say.
Most people aren’t getting bad answers from ChatGPT they’re asking questions the wrong away.
If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT something and thought, “That’s not what I meant…”
You’re not alone.
Prompts are how you talk to AI.
And just like texting a friend or writing a memo, how you say it matters.
Here are 10 real-world prompt tips that will instantly make your results smarter, faster, and more useful no technical background needed.
Tip #1: Start with the role you want it to play
You wouldn’t ask your friend for legal advice. You’d ask a lawyer.
Better prompt: “Act as a personal finance coach helping someone with student debt.”
Why it works: It gives the AI context and better context means better answers.
Tip #2: Give it a goal, not just a task
Telling AI what to do is fine. But telling it why unlocks better reasoning.
Example:
Not good: “Summarize this article”
Much better: “Summarize this article so I can sound confident in a 2-minute team meeting.”
Why it works: You frame how the output will be used, so it tailors tone, length, and clarity.
Tip #3: Add constraints to make it sharper
The more freedom you give AI, the more it rambles.
Example:
“Write a 3-bullet summary, each under 20 words, written at a 6th grade level.”
Why it works: Constraints = clarity. It reduces noise and gives you usable output instantly.
Tip #4: Think in drafts, not perfection
AI is better at version 1 than final answers. Use it to get started.
Example:
“Give me 3 rough draft options for a LinkedIn post on how AI is changing design workflows.”
Why it works: You can then mix, match, or refine without starting from scratch.
Tip #5: Stack your prompts into a flow
The best results don’t come from one perfect prompt they come from conversations.
Example workflow:
1. “Give me 3 ideas for an AI newsletter intro”
2. “Make idea #2 more emotional and story-driven”
3. “Now turn that into a 50-word version”
Why it works: You guide the AI like a creative assistant, not a magic box.
Tip #6: Give it a tone or style to mimic
Want it to sound like you? Show it what “you” mean.
Example:
“Rewrite this to sound like Brene Brown warm, insightful, real.”
Or: “Make this more casual and Gen Z friendly without losing clarity.”
Why it works: Style transfer makes AI feel more human and more aligned to your voice.
Tip #7: Give it examples to supercharge the conversation.
Feed it real examples, not vague ideas
AI learns fast but only when you teach it well.
Example:
“Here are 3 intros I’ve written that worked. Now write a new one for this topic in the same style.”
Why it works: It copies structure, tone, and pacing from real signals not just random guesses.
Tip #8: Always ask for improvements
AI gets better when you treat it like a junior teammate, not a genie.
Example:
“Give me 3 ways to make this intro stronger”
“Suggest edits to make this paragraph more engaging for a busy exec”
Why it works: You get feedback and better results instantly.
Tip #9: Use analogies to unlock complex thinking
Want creative or clear responses? Start with “What’s this like?”
Example:
“Explain how LLMs work like a chef cooking from a recipe book”
Why it works: AI is surprisingly great at analogies
and they’re useful for teaching, storytelling, and clarity.
Tip #10: Be specific about format
“Answer this clearly” is vague. Try this instead:
Example:
“Give me a bulleted list of 5 marketing ideas with short pros/cons for each.”
Why it works: You get structured, skimmable results ready to use or copy-paste
The difference between a frustrating AI experience and a powerful one usually comes down to the prompt.
7 Starter Templates
I wish I had these in my begining interactions with AI chatbots.
7 powerful prompt templates (or frameworks) to help you get better, more accurate, and more actionable results from AI like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Each is simple enough for anyone to use, but powerful enough to unlock serious value.
1. Role + Task + Context + Format
Prompt Template:
You are a [role]. Your task is to [specific job or goal].
Here is the context: [brief background or details].
Please return the output as a [format: list, summary, email, etc.], written in a [tone or style].
Example:
You are a product manager. Your task is to summarize a 30-minute meeting about customer onboarding friction.
Here’s the context: the customer is experiencing drop-off after signup but before using the dashboard.
Please return a bulleted list of insights and next steps, written in a concise, executive-friendly tone.
2. “Help me decide…” Prompt
Prompt Template:
Help me decide between [option A] and [option B].
My priorities are: [what matters to you].
Give me pros and cons for each, and a recommendation based on those values.
Example:
Help me decide between investing time in learning SQL vs Python.
My priorities: speed of learning, value to my career in product, and usefulness with AI tools.
Give me pros and cons, and tell me what you’d recommend.
3. “Fix and improve this…” Prompt
Prompt Template:
I wrote this:
“[Paste your draft]”
Please help improve it by [objective: making it shorter / clearer / more persuasive / more emotional, etc.].
Keep it suitable for [audience] and return a version I can use immediately.
Example:
I wrote this intro paragraph for my newsletter.
“AI is changing everything. Businesses need to adapt fast.”
Make it more specific, persuasive, and sound like it’s coming from a thoughtful product strategist. Keep it suitable for a tech-savvy audience.
4. “Act like a coach…” Prompt
Prompt Template:
Act as a [type of coach, expert, or teacher].
I’m struggling with [problem or situation].
Ask me 3 questions to clarify my thinking, then offer a plan or perspective that helps me move forward.
Example:
Act as a career coach. I’m struggling with deciding whether to stay at my stable job or join a startup.
Ask me 3 clarifying questions, then suggest how I should approach the decision.
5. “Explain this to a beginner…” Prompt
Prompt Template:
Explain [topic or concept] to me like I’m a beginner.
Use a relatable analogy or real-life example.
Keep it under [X] words, and make it so I could explain it to a friend.
Example:
Explain how large language models like GPT-4 work to me like I’m a beginner.
Use an everyday analogy, like cooking or filing documents. Keep it under 150 words.
6. Executive-Style Prompt Template
→ Ideal for summaries, updates, and board-level clarity
Prompt Template:
Act as a senior product strategist. Summarize the key points from [insert content: meeting notes, report, idea].
Keep it concise, business-focused, and suitable for an executive audience.
Organize into 3 sections: What’s happening, Why it matters, and What’s next.
Keep the language clear, no jargon, and under [X] words.
Example Prompt:
Act as a senior product strategist. Summarize the key points from this internal strategy doc on switching to AI-powered onboarding.
Make it suitable for the VP of Product.
Organize it into: What’s happening, Why it matters, and What’s next — all under 300 words.
Outcome (what you get):
A crystal-clear summary that’s usable in a deck, email, or meeting, without fluff or handholding.
7. Analytical Prompt Template
→ Ideal for comparisons, strategic options, metrics, or insights
Prompt Template:
Analyze [insert dataset, options, or scenario].
Structure the output in this format:
Key trends or findings
3–5 actionable insights
Risks or unknowns
Recommendation based on [business goal or priority]
Example Prompt:
Analyze our marketing performance across email, social, and paid channels for Q2.
Structure the output as:
Key trends
Actionable insights
Risks or caveats
A recommendation based on improving lead quality and reducing cost per acquisition.
Outcome (what you get):
A structured, decision-ready briefing that can go directly into a report, strategy session, or team meeting.
Pro Tip:
You can combine both templates in complex use cases.
Start with analysis, then follow with an executive summary version for upward communication.
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