**I Am GPTed**
*Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.*

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today? We're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's dive in – because who has time for theory when prompts pay the bills?

First up: the **few-shot prompting** technique. It's like showing your kid a picture of a perfect sandwich before handing them the bread – gives the AI examples to nail what you want. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary," but nah, it's just common sense.

**Before example:** I tell ChatGPT, "Write a product description for coffee beans." I get bland blah: "These beans are great for your morning brew." Yawn.

**After:** "Write a product description like these two: Example 1: 'Wake up to volcanic fire – Ethiopian beans that punch harder than your alarm.' Example 2: 'Smooth as a lazy Sunday – Colombian gold for chill vibes only.' Now do one for Sumatran beans." Boom: "Sumatran beasts – earthy rumble that grabs your soul like a jungle vine." See? Examples turn generic mush into gold. Try it on Claude for emails – game-changer.

Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters at work**. Not the sexy "code an app" stuff, but real life. Prompt Gemini: "Act as a fridge detective. I have chicken, rice, broccoli, soy sauce. Make 3 quick dinners for a kid who hates green bits, under 20 minutes." It spits out hidden-veggie fried rice hacks. Saved my sanity during remote work lunches – no more DoorDash doom-scrolling.

Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Make it better."** I did this for weeks, got the same crap looped back. Duh, Mal. Avoid it by always adding specifics: "Rewrite this email to sound confident but not bossy, cut 20% length, add a question." Boom, clarity.

Quick exercise: Grab Grok. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad job interview answers. Then critique one and rewrite it better." Do it twice weekly – builds your prompt muscle like reps at the gym, but without sweat.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud.** If it sounds like a robot wrote a TED Talk – choppy or hype-y – it's trash. Ask for a "human-first rewrite: plain talk, no buzzwords." Iterate till it flows like coffee chat.

That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros.

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**Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"**

**[Intro Music: Upbeat, quirky synth beat fades in, 10 seconds]**

Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" headlines that promise AI will fold your laundry by 2027. I'm allergic to jargon, so let's jump in. Today: prompting hacks, a sneaky everyday use, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Buckle up.

**[Stinger: Quick whoosh sound effect]**

First up, one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold: **Role Assignment**. Tell the AI to play a character. It's like casting your buddy as a chef instead of a clown for dinner advice.

Before example – my lazy prompt to ChatGPT: "Give me diet tips." Got back generic fluff: eat veggies, drink water. Yawn.

After: "You are a no-nonsense nutritionist who's trained marathon runners with desk jobs and lactose issues. Give me a 7-day meal plan for a sedentary guy like me who's allergic to dairy and hype." Boom – tailored meals with grocery lists, portion sizes, and zero kale smoothies. Works on Claude or Gemini too. Tech hype says this is "prompt engineering magic." Nah, it's just directing traffic.

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Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **family recipe resurrection for work potlucks**. Grandma's scribbled lasagna recipe faded? Prompt Grok: "You are a patient Italian grandma who's made this a thousand times. Here's the faded note: [photo or text]. Rewrite as step-by-step for 12 servings, with substitutions for vegetarians and why each step matters." Suddenly, you're the office hero with authentic sauce, not sad store-bought. Beats theory on "neural networks" – this saves your Thanksgiving.

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Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then blaming the AI**. I did this for weeks – "Write a blog post" – got word salad. Avoid it by always adding who, what, why, and length. Like, "You are a busy CEO writing a 500-word LinkedIn post on AI for teams. Make it punchy, with 3 tips and a call to action." Boom, usable. I admit, I wasted hours rage-prompting before learning this. Don't be me.

Quick exercise to level up: Grab Claude. Prompt: "Act as my prompt coach. I want to plan a weekend hike. Improve this vague idea into 3 specific prompts." Answer them one by one, refining each reply. Do it twice weekly – builds muscle memory without the gym.

Last tip for evaluating AI output: **Reverse Prompt it**. Paste the response back: "You are a tough editor. Critique this for accuracy, gaps, and hype. Suggest 3 fixes." Spots hallucinations fast, like when Gemini invents stats. Iterate till it's solid.

That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros.

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# "I Am GPTed" Podcast Script - "Stop Making AI Guess What You Want"

**[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic theme]**

**MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're not feeling fancy. Welcome back to *I Am GPTed*, where we're going to talk about something that'll actually change how you use AI instead of just telling you what AI *is*. Spoiler alert: you probably don't need another explainer about transformers or neural networks. You need to stop making AI guess what you want.

Today we're tackling the one prompting technique that has single-handedly saved me from getting garbage output. It's called **reverse prompting**, and I'm genuinely shocked how many people skip it.

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Here's the thing about AI: it's like asking someone to cook you dinner while you're in a different room whispering through the door. If you don't tell them what ingredients you actually have, they'll just make something up. Sometimes it's edible. Sometimes it's... creative fiction.

Let me show you what I mean. Say you're trying to get AI to write marketing copy for your side business:

**Bad way:** "Write me a sales email about my services."

**What you get:** Generic garbage that sounds like every other templated email ever written.

**Good way:** "Before you write my sales email, ask me these questions: What specific service am I selling? Who's my target customer? What problem does it solve? Do I have any specific results or testimonials? How long should this email be?"

Now AI actually asks for what it needs instead of confidently inventing details that don't match your reality. Genius, right? I'm not claiming I invented this—I just finally stopped being too lazy to use it.

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Here's a practical use case nobody talks about: **using AI to prepare for conversations**. Before a tough talk with your boss, your partner, or a client, ask Claude or ChatGPT to roleplay the other person. Ask it to respond like someone who's skeptical or pushes back. Practice your argument. Get better. This isn't manipulation—it's rehearsal.

Now, the mistake I see constantly, and yes, I've done this too: **treating AI output like it's finished work**. It's not. It's a first draft of a first draft. You need to evaluate it. Does it match your voice? Are the details accurate? Is it actually helpful or just *sounds* helpful?

Here's your exercise for this week: Take one task you've been putting off. Write three different prompts for it—one vague, one specific, one using reverse prompting. Compare the outputs. You'll see it immediately.

Finally, when you're reviewing AI-generated content, ask yourself: *Can I verify this?* Check facts. Test the advice. If something feels off, it probably is.

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Now go prompt something useful.

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**I Am GPTed**
*Intro music fades in – something quirky and upbeat, like a glitchy synth beat.*

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. Today? We're leveling up your prompts without the PhD in rocket science. Let's dive in.

First off, one killer prompting technique: **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI rubber-duck debug its own brain – explain step by step instead of blurting nonsense. Here's my before-and-after, straight from my clumsy trials.

**Before:** "How do I plan a budget?" AI spits generic drivel: "Save 20%!" Yawn.

**After:** "Plan a monthly budget for a single freelancer earning $4k, with rent at $1.5k and student loans. Think step by step: list income, fixed expenses, variables, then suggest cuts." Boom – it breaks it down logically, spots my coffee addiction flaw, and saves me $200. It's like turning your AI into a patient accountant who doesn't judge your takeout habit.

Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not just "gimme recipes." Prompt: "I'm a tired parent with 30 minutes daily, lactose intolerant, hating salads. Create a 5-day meal plan with grocery list, step-by-step prep like I'm five, and why each swaps junk food." Suddenly, dinner's sorted, fridge stocked, and you're not dialing pizza. Everyday magic, minus the tech industry fairy dust.

Now, the common mistake I made for months – and yeah, guilty as charged, I once wasted hours tweaking prompts like a mad scientist on espresso. **Don't overload with vague context.** Beginners dump their life story: "I'm a marketer who's overwhelmed..." AI drowns and hallucinates. Fix? Be specific but brutal: state goal first, then 2-3 key details. No novels. I learned this the hard way after regenerating 20 garbage emails.

Wanna practice? Simple exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Step by step, explain why each move works like everyday chores." Do it daily for a week, tweak based on your sweat level. Builds your prompt muscle memory – you'll feel like a pro.

Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Reverse engineer it.** Paste the output back: "Rate this on clarity 1-10, accuracy, creativity. Fix weaknesses step by step, then rewrite better." Spots fluff, lies, and hype instantly. It's your bullshit detector.

That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit those AIs into submission. If this sparked your inner hacker, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time.

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**I Am GPTed Episode Script – "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"**

[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, then out]

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no jargon allergies triggered, just stuff that actually works. Let's dive in before I bore myself.

First up: one killer prompting technique called **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI show its homework instead of bluffing. Tell it to "think step by step," and watch bland answers turn gold.

**Before example** – I typed: "How do I plan a road trip from LA to Vegas?" AI spits out a generic list: gas up, pack snacks, drive safe. Yawn.

**After** – "Plan a road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: consider distance, stops, costs, weather." Boom – it breaks it down: 270 miles, best route via I-15, fuel stops at Barstow (about $80 gas), detour to Red Rock for hiking, check for summer heatwaves. Suddenly, it's your personal road warrior. Works on any AI, every time. No magic, just forcing it to rubber-duck its logic.

Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting with AI as your undercover wingman**. Don't just ask for resumes – prompt: "Rewrite my resume for a marketing gig, using my boring office job as a barista: highlight customer chats as 'client engagement,' latte art as 'creative branding.'" I did this when I was broke and desperate – landed interviews I didn't deserve. It's like turning your fast-food fails into Fortune 500 gold. Everyday life hack, zero hype.

Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts that let AI hallucinate garbage**. "Tell me about history" gets you a rambling mess. I did this for weeks – wasted hours on fake facts about ancient Rome involving dinosaurs. Embarrassing, right? Avoid it by **being specific upfront**: add who, what, when, why. Like, "Summarize the fall of the Roman Empire in 5 bullet points, key dates and causes only." Boom, focused firepower.

Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Create a 20-minute home routine for beginners. Think step by step, then list it." Do it daily for a week – tweak based on what sucks. Builds your "AI conversation muscle" like chatting with a patient friend who never judges your couch-potato confessions.

Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Reverse engineer it**. Ask: "What assumptions did you make here? Rate your confidence 1-10 on each fact." If it's under 8 or inventing stuff, hit regenerate with more details. Keeps the hype machines honest.

That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt like you mean it.

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**I Am GPTed**
*Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, with a glitchy AI beep for flair.*

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Let's dive in before I bore myself.

First up: a prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold – the **Output Redirect**. It's like telling your buddy, "Hey, that wasn't what I meant, fix it." Instead of vague asks, show the AI what you got versus what you wanted.

**Before example:** I typed, "Write a fun email to my boss about taking Friday off." AI spits out a stiff corporate snoozer: "Dear Sir, I request time off on Friday due to personal matters." Yawn.

**After:** I followed up: "That's too formal. I wanted something casual and cheeky, like joking about my cat needing therapy. Rewrite it punchier." Boom – "Hey Boss, my cat's plotting world domination again. Mind if I bail Friday to talk him down? 😼" See? Night and day. Works on any AI, every time. Offorte calls it bridging the gap between your brain and the bot's[2].

Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Don't just ask "healthy recipes." Try: "I'm a desk jockey with 20 minutes to cook, hate fish, love spice. Plan 5 dinners under $10 each, with grocery list." Bam – tailored, cheap, no-brainer. Saves your sanity when life's a dumpster fire. I use it weekly; even I can't burn water forever.

Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, every dang time.** "Tell me about history" gets you a Wikipedia dump. I did this for months – wasted hours sifting drivel. Avoid it by adding specifics: who, what, why, how long. Codecademy nails it: context is king[4]. Be picky, or the AI will ramble like that uncle at Thanksgiving.

Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Ask questions first to customize." Follow its Q&A, tweak one thing, reprompt. Do this daily – you'll chat like a pro in a week. Builds that back-and-forth muscle.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Reverse engineer it.** Ask: "Rate this on clarity, accuracy, creativity from 1-10. Suggest two improvements." Spots fluff fast. Like editing your own bad haircut – honest mirror, no mercy.

That's your misfit toolkit. Go prompt like you mean it.

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**Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"**

*[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Mal's voice: casual, warm, with a smirk you can hear.]*

Hey, misfits! Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us. I'm allergic to jargon, and yeah, I still trip over my own prompts sometimes. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story.

First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **role-playing**. Don't picture method actors – it's just telling the AI to pretend it's someone specific. Tech hype says it's revolutionary; I say it's like hiring a specialist without the invoice.

**Before example:** I typed, "Give me diet tips." Got back a bland list: eat veggies, drink water. Snooze-fest.

**After:** "Act as a personal trainer for a couch potato with lactose intolerance. Give me easy diet tips." Boom – tailored meals like almond milk smoothies and veggie stir-fries that fit my lazy butt. Works on any AI. Try it; your results will thank me.

Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **planning family game night**. Not just "suggest games." Prompt: "As a fun uncle, plan a 2-hour game night for 4 kids aged 6-10 and 2 tired parents, with zero prep and household stuff only." Grok spit out charades with pillow forts, story-building with fridge magnets – saved my weekend sanity. Who knew AI could be your undercover party planner?

Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts chasing vague dreams.** I did this for months – "Write a blog post" – and got word salad. Avoid it by adding specifics: goal, audience, length, tone. State your win condition upfront, like "Summarize this article in 200 words for busy parents, punchy and positive." Boom, focused output. Admit it, I wasted hours before learning that. You're welcome for my sacrificial errors.

Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my brainstorming buddy. Help me fix my [real problem, like messy closet]." Follow up three times, refining like "Make it cheaper" or "Add steps." Do this daily for a week – you'll chat with AI like an old pal, not a magic 8-ball.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud.** If it sounds like a robot wrote a textbook, trash and iterate. Ask, "Rewrite this more conversational, cut fluff." Or rate it: "On a scale of 1-10, how clear is this? Improve to 10." Keeps the hype in check.

That's your misfit toolkit – practical, no fluff. If it helped, **subscribe** wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time – stay GPTed!

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**Podcast Script: "I am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"**

*[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink]*

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the robot what to do." Let's dive in before I bore myself.

First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **specificity stacking** – pile on details like you're building a burger, not ordering "food." Here's my before-and-after, straight from my own flubs.

Before: "Give me diet tips." Yawn. AI spits generic broccoli nonsense.

After: "Give me healthy meal ideas for a 40-year-old desk jockey with lactose intolerance, hating salads, aiming for 2,000 calories a day, using cheap grocery staples." Boom – tailored tacos without the cheese, portioned like a boss. It's like upgrading from a rusty bike to a Ferrari, minus the midlife crisis.

Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't just beg AI for "a resume." Prompt: "Rewrite my cover letter for a marketing gig at a startup. I'm a beginner with retail experience, love memes, and crushed social media for my cat's Instagram. Make it punchy, under 300 words, no corporate BS." Suddenly, you're not "entry-level"; you're the fresh voice they crave. I used this to land freelance gigs when my "genius" resume was collecting dust.

Now, the common mistake we all make – yeah, including me, the so-called master. Beginners dump vague wishes and rage when AI hallucinates. Guilty! Last week, I prompted Grok: "Fix my business plan." It barfed rainbow strategies. Fix: **always define the goal upfront**. Start with "Act as a no-nonsense consultant. Summarize key fixes for this plan focusing on revenue streams only." Avoids the word salad. Lesson learned the hard way – my ego's still recovering.

Wanna build skills? Simple exercise: **The Five-Question Chain**. Pick a problem, like "plan my weekend." Ask AI: 1) Basics. 2) Refine with your prefs. 3) Add constraints (budget, weather). 4) Alternatives. 5) Pros/cons table. Do it daily – watch your prompts evolve from toddler tantrums to pro negotiations. Takes 10 minutes, builds muscle memory.

Last tip: evaluating AI output. Don't swallow it whole – **triple-check with reverse prompting**. Paste the response back: "What's wrong with this? What assumptions did you make? Suggest three improvements." It's like hiring a snarky editor. Spots hype, fills gaps, keeps you from looking foolish.

That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no PhD required. Go prompt like you mean it.

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**INTRO MUSIC FADES IN**

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed* – the show where I, Mal, your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI, dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today? We're hacking your prompts like a kid rigging a lemonade stand for maximum quarters. Buckle up – no theory, just stuff that works.

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First up: the game-changer called **Chain of Thought** prompting. It's like telling your buddy to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. Ditch vague asks; make the AI show its work step-by-step.

Before example – me being a total rookie: "How do I fix my leaky faucet?" AI spits generic drivel.

After: "Fix my leaky faucet. Think step-by-step: 1. Diagnose the issue. 2. List tools needed. 3. Safety first. 4. Step-by-step repair." Boom – it walks you through washer replacement like a pro plumber, no hallucinations. Try it; your wallet thanks me.

Next, a sneaky everyday use case you haven't considered: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not "give me recipes," but "Act as a harried parent with 30 minutes to cook. Plan 5 dinners from chicken, rice, veggies, and canned tomatoes. Chain of thought: allergies none, kid-friendly, under 500 calories each." Suddenly, AI's your personal chef, saving you grocery runs and sanity. Who knew?

Common beginner trap? **Not specifying output format**. I did this for weeks – asked for "email ideas," got walls of text. Disaster. Avoid by ending prompts with "Format as: bullet points, 3 options, under 100 words each." Boom, scannable gold. Admit it, I've got the scars.

Quick practice exercise: Grab your phone, prompt any AI: "Plan my perfect lazy Sunday. Step-by-step reasoning, then bullet-point schedule from 9 AM to bedtime. Include why each step fits 'lazy'." Tweak it live – add "no exercise" if it goes rogue. Builds your instinct in 5 minutes flat.

Last tip: Evaluating AI slop? **Reverse prompt it**. Paste the output back: "Rate this on accuracy 1-10, creativity 1-10, usefulness 1-10. Fix weaknesses step-by-step." It self-critiques like a brutally honest editor. I use this daily; turns meh into magic.

That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no hype. Go misfit those AIs.

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[Intro music fades in, then under]

Hey, it’s Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – and this is “I Am GPTed,” the show where we skip the buzzwords, bully the hype a little, and actually get useful with AI.

Let’s fix one simple thing today that will instantly make ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – all of them – way less useless.

### 1. One specific prompting technique

The technique is this: **“Show, then ask.”**
Give a **clear example** of what you want *before* you ask for it.

Bad version first:

> “Write a friendly email to a client about a project delay.”

That gets you a beige, corporate oatmeal email.

Now the “show, then ask” version:

> “Here’s the style I like:
> ‘Hey Sam, quick heads-up – we’re running a bit behind on the new feature. No one’s slacking; we just hit a couple of surprise speed bumps. I’ll send you a concrete update by Thursday, and if that timeline doesn’t work, we’ll adjust together.’
>
> Using that style – casual, honest, no fluff – write an email to a client explaining our website redesign is delayed by one week.”

Same request, but now the AI has a **pattern** to copy.
Result: less robot lawyer, more actual human.

Use this with anything: emails, lesson plans, ad copy, meeting agendas, even birthday speeches. Show one, then ask.

### 2. A practical use case you might not have considered

Here’s a sneaky everyday use: **turn AI into your personal “meeting de-bullshifier.”**

After a meeting, drop in your notes or the transcript and say:

> “Summarize this like I’m a busy person who doesn’t care about politics.
> Give me:
> 1) What was actually decided
> 2) Who owns what
> 3) Deadlines
> 4) Risks no one wanted to say out loud.”

Now you’ve got a clean action list instead of a 14‑page “circle back” festival.
You can do this for school group projects, PTA meetings, or that weekly status call where nothing happens except people reading slides at you.

### 3. One common beginner mistake

Common mistake: **treating AI like Google.**

Typing:
> “Marketing ideas?”
> “Fix my career?”
> “Make my life easier?”

…then being shocked when the answer is generic nonsense.

I did this too. My first prompt ever was literally:
> “Explain AI.”

The model gave me a polite Wikipedia impersonation and I thought, “Wow, this thing is overrated.”
It wasn’t. **My prompt was.**

Fix it by adding three things:
- **Context** – who you are and what you’re doing
- **Goal** – what “good” looks like
- **Constraints** – length, tone, format

For example:
> “I’m a project manager in a small marketing team. My goal is to reduce meeting time by 25%. Suggest 5 concrete changes to how we run meetings. Keep each idea under 3 sentences and focus on things I can implement this week.”

Way better than “meeting tips?”

### 4. A simple practice exercise

Here’s a quick exercise to build your AI skills – takes 10 minutes:

1. Pick one boring task you do weekly: emails, reports, lesson plans, LinkedIn posts, whatever.
2. Write your **normal** prompt for it.
3. Ask the AI:
> “Rewrite my prompt to make it clearer and more specific. Then explain what you changed and why.”
4. Use the improved prompt.
5. Compare the old result vs. the new one.

You’re literally using the AI as a **prompt coach**. Do this a few times and your future prompts get sharper automatically.

### 5. A tip for evaluating and improving AI output

When the AI gives you something, don’t ask “Do I like it?”
Ask: **“What’s missing?”**

Then respond with:

> “This is close. Improve it by:
> - Making it more specific with concrete examples
> - Removing filler language
> - Shortening it by 30%
> - Highlighting the 3 most important points at the top in bullets.”

Treat the first answer as **draft zero**, not gospel.
Two or three rounds of “What’s missing? Now fix that” usually takes you from “meh” to “I’d actually send this.”

Alright, that’s it for today’s dose of practical AI with just enough sarcasm to keep us honest.

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