How to Talk to AI Like a Pro: 5 Prompting Habits That Work
1. Be Specific, Not Clever
Bad: “Write me something cool.”
Good: “Write a 3-sentence LinkedIn post for freelance designers about imposter syndrome.”
:brain: Clarity in = quality out.
2. Give Context
AI doesn’t know your intent unless you share it.
Good: “You're a social media coach helping busy founders grow on LinkedIn. Draft a hook for this article…”
3. Set the Format
Tell AI how you want the answer:
“Give me a 3-bullet summary.”
“Reply as a table.”
“Write in a tweet format.”
4. Refine with Iteration
Your first prompt is a draft.
Prompt → Tweak → Refine
Each response gives you clues to improve your next input.
5. Roleplay for Results
Tell AI who it is.
“Act as a UX designer…”
“You’re my personal marketing strategist…”
This shifts its tone, language, and structure.
1. Be Specific, Not Clever
Bad: “Write me something cool.”
Good: “Write a 3-sentence LinkedIn post for freelance designers about imposter syndrome.”
:brain: Clarity in = quality out.
2. Give Context
AI doesn’t know your intent unless you share it.
Good: “You're a social media coach helping busy founders grow on LinkedIn. Draft a hook for this article…”
3. Set the Format
Tell AI how you want the answer:
“Give me a 3-bullet summary.”
“Reply as a table.”
“Write in a tweet format.”
4. Refine with Iteration
Your first prompt is a draft.
Prompt → Tweak → Refine
Each response gives you clues to improve your next input.
5. Roleplay for Results
Tell AI who it is.
“Act as a UX designer…”
“You’re my personal marketing strategist…”
This shifts its tone, language, and structure.
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- AI prompts
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