The Chill Guide to Getting AI to Do What You Actually Want
Master the art of communicating with AI - no complex jargon, just straightforward tips that work!
The Basics: Be Clear & Specific
Think of AI as your super-smart but sometimes clueless friend who needs clear directions. The more specific you are, the better results you'll get!
❌ Instead of this: "Write about climate change"
✅ Try this: "Write a 2-paragraph explanation of how rising sea levels affect coastal cities, using Miami as an example"
Give Some Context (But Keep It Chill)
AI doesn't know your backstory unless you share it. Dropping in some context helps it understand where you're coming from.
❌ Instead of this: "Help me write an email"
✅ Try this: "Help me write a friendly email declining a lunch invitation from my boss because I already have plans that day"
Tell AI Who It's Supposed to Be
Want AI to answer like a surfer dude or a history professor? Just ask! You can have it play a role.
❌ Instead of this: "Explain quantum computing"
✅ Try this: "Explain quantum computing as if you're a cool science teacher trying to get 10th graders excited about physics"
Break Down Complex Stuff Into Steps
For complicated tasks, ask AI to tackle it one step at a time. It works better when it can think through problems.
❌ Instead of this: "Create a business plan"
✅ Try this: "Let's create a simple business plan for a food truck. First, help me brainstorm 3 cuisine options that might work well in a college town."
Quick Tips for Better Results
Ask for Examples
If you're not sure what you want, ask AI to show you some options.
Specify Length
Tell AI how long or short you want things - it helps get exactly what you need.
Give Feedback
Don't like what AI gave you? Just tell it what you want different.
Show Examples
Share examples of what you're looking for to help AI understand your style.
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read)
- ✅ Be specific about what you want
- ✅ Give context when needed
- ✅ Tell AI who to pretend to be
- ✅ Break complex tasks into steps
- ✅ Ask for examples when you're not sure
- ✅ Specify length or format
- ✅ Give feedback to improve results
- ✅ Show examples of what you like