Prompt Engineering Because Talking To Machines Is A Skill. Here Are The 7 Prompts That Pay The Bills
1. The "80/20 Super-Learner" (Master anything fast)
Use this to understand complex topics without wasting time.
Prompt:
"Act as a World-Class Expert in [Insert Topic]. I have zero knowledge of this field. Teach me this topic using the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule):
Identify the 20% of the core concepts that will give me 80% of the understanding.
Explain these concepts using simple analogies from daily life (The Feynman Technique).
Create a structured 'Study Plan' for the next 3 days to master these basics.
End with a 5-question quiz to test my current knowledge."
2. The "Reverse Roadmap" (Achieve big goals)
Use this to turn a dream into a checklist.
Prompt:
"My ultimate goal is [Insert Goal] and my deadline is [Insert Date]. Act as a Senior Project Manager. Work backwards from the deadline to today.
Create a week-by-week timeline of exactly what needs to be done.
Identify the 'Critical Path' (the specific tasks that must happen or the project fails).
List the top 3 potential obstacles I will face and a solution for each."
3. The "Fortune 500" Editor (Polish your writing)
Use this for important emails, bios, or posts.
Prompt:
"Act as a Senior Editor for a top-tier magazine. Review the text below. Do NOT just fix the grammar. Improve the Clarity, Flow, and Persuasion.
Remove all passive voice and weak adjectives.
Vary the sentence structure (mix short and long sentences) to improve rhythm.
Lower the reading level to 'Grade 8' so it is punchy and easy to read. [Paste Text Here]"
4. The "Harvard Negotiator" (Win arguments/sales)
Use this for difficult conversations or asking for a raise.
Prompt:
"I need to negotiate [Insert Situation, e.g., a higher salary / lower price] with [Insert Person]. Act as a professional negotiator.
Give me 3 distinct scripts I can use: One 'Aggressive', one 'Collaborative', and one 'Diplomatic'.
List the 5 most likely objections they will give me.
For each objection, provide a 'rebuttal' (a perfect counter-answer)."
5. The "Second-Order" Thinker (Make smart choices)
Use this to see the future consequences of a decision.
Prompt:
"I am considering this decision: [Insert Decision]. Analyze the consequences using Second-Order Thinking:
What are the immediate results (1 week)?
What are the secondary results (6 months) caused by those immediate results?
What are the tertiary results (5 years)? Tell me if the short-term gain is worth the long-term pain."
6. The "Virtual Board of Directors" (Get diverse advice)
Use this when you are stuck.
Prompt:
"I have a problem: [Insert Problem]. Simulate a round-table discussion between 3 personas:
Steve Jobs (Focus on design/simplicity).
Warren Buffett (Focus on long-term value/safety).
David Goggins (Focus on discipline/hard work). Have them debate the best solution and then give me a final recommendation."
7. The "Idea Refiner" (Upgrade your brainstorming)
Use this to turn a basic idea into a great one.
Prompt:
"I have a basic idea for [Insert Project/Content]. The idea is: [Describe Idea]. This idea is too generic. Give me 5 variations to make it more unique using these specific angles:
Contrarian: Go against the common advice.
High Stakes: Add a risk element.
Data-Driven: Focus on numbers/proof.
Simplified: How to do it in half the time.
Futuristic: How this will look in 2030."
Final Thought
A small group will learn AI properly.
They will create faster.
Think faster.
Move faster.
Make ALOT of money!
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