Adding 'I'm a beginner' to a prompt changes the answer more than people realize. Less jargon, more useful steps.

If a draft feels bloated, tell AI to cut it in half without losing the point. You'll usually like the second version better.

Have AI ask you three sharp questions before it answers. The answer gets sharper, and so does your thinking.

Hey, Ivy here. Before you ask AI to defend your idea, ask it to steel-man the opposite. You'll catch the weak spots faster than any pep talk.