Best Chatbot Prompts You’re Probably Overlooking

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Amanda, our in-house AI prompt master, shares her go-to chatbot prompts for leading a more productive, creative, and well-managed life. All of the best chatbot prompts in this video will work no matter your chatbot of choice. And while some might seem pretty straightforward, there are at least a few prompt examples that we bet you haven't thought of before. Be sure to check out this entire video and you'll be prompting like a pro in no time! Brought to you by Microsoft.

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00:00If you've ever found yourself staring at a blank chatbot window thinking,

00:04uh, what do I even type here?

00:06I promise you're not alone.

00:09Whether you're using ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or even Perplexity,

00:14the key to getting great results isn't just using AI, it's knowing how to prompt it.

00:19So in this video, I'm sharing my go-to best prompts that work across pretty much any AI chatbot.

00:25First up, rewrite this in two tones, one casual, one professional.

00:30This is so helpful if you're trying to send a tricky email, write a caption, or even rework a resume bullet point.

00:37You get instant tone options, and it saves a ton of time guessing what sounds right.

00:42Next, I'll refer to this go-to prompt as smart summarizing.

00:47I'll upload a long article and ask the chatbot to summarize this without losing nuance,

00:52and instantly, I get a digestible summary of this article.

00:56It's perfect for research, or meeting notes, or even entire books.

01:01This prompt tells the chatbot, hey, don't dumb it down,

01:04essentially giving you the big picture without stripping out the important stuff.

01:09Another prompt I use almost daily helps greatly when I don't know where to start

01:13or learning more about a topic I know little to nothing about is,

01:17what are the most important questions I should be asking about this topic?

01:22And your chatbot will surface the smart questions you didn't know to ask,

01:27and will help you refine your search based on what aspect of the given topic stands out.

01:33Again, this one is gold when you're diving into a new topic

01:36and want to become knowledgeable about it quickly.

01:39Next, try asking, give me the creative ideas related to insert topic of your choice.

01:45Ever feeling stuck in a creative rut?

01:47Or do you just need some help thinking outside of the box?

01:50Consider your AI chatbot your on-demand muse.

01:54Whether it's gift ideas, blog post headlines, or ways to decorate a kid's birthday party,

01:59this one can spark serious inspiration.

02:02Okay, stick with me here.

02:04We're going to go a little deeper.

02:05Critical thinking can be a major asset in all sorts of situations,

02:10and I encourage you to try it from time to time with this prompt.

02:13You'll ask, what are some common assumptions about a given topic,

02:18and what happens if we challenge them?

02:21If you want to think outside the box or play devil's advocate in a meeting,

02:25this is a prompt you have to try.

02:28It helps you see blind spots and rethink what everyone knows.

02:33Now, this might be my favorite AI prompt overall

02:36because it's the best way to get something I'm sure we can all use a little bit more of in life.

02:42Clarity.

02:43You'll enter, explain a complex topic like I'm five.

02:48Or, if you don't want to enter an age, just ask for it to be explained in simpler terms.

02:54Whether it's how quantum computing works or why interest rates are rising,

02:59this one turns jargon into plain English.

03:02No fluff, no filler, just the why and how.

03:05How can I optimize my approach to a certain task for better efficiency?

03:10Listen, we're all really busy, and we all need time back.

03:13This is basically a low-key life coach in prompt form.

03:17You'll get time-saving tips and process tweaks that actually make a difference.

03:22This one is definitely both work and home life approved.

03:25I have another prompt for upping your level of empowerment

03:28or even just battling some of the anxieties that you're facing with an upcoming project or event.

03:35Share the relevant details and ask the chatbot,

03:39what potential blind spots should I be aware of in this plan?

03:43I'd recommend using this before submitting a proposal,

03:46making a big decision, or just double-checking your own assumptions.

03:50The AI acts like a second set of eyes.

03:52Last but not least, this final prompt is one you can use in pretty much any kind of situation.

03:58It's simple, but it can truly change your day-to-day.

04:01Enter whatever it is you have going on.

04:04Messy notes, random thoughts, sloppy outline,

04:08and ask, organize the following information into a clear and structured format.

04:13This prompt cleans up your ideas instantly

04:15and gives you something you can actually work with.

04:18If you just want to put a bunch of thoughts together

04:20and think about the format later, this is a great prompt for you.

04:24So there you go, the best AI prompts that work like magic.

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