Master the Perfect ChatGPT Prompt Formula (in just 8 minutes)!
About this video
Su presents a six-part prompt formula for ChatGPT and similar tools, ordered by importance. The task is mandatory and should start with an action verb and a clear end goal, including multi-step asks when needed. Context is important but must be just enough: he narrows it with three questions about the user’s background, what success looks like, and the environment. Exemplars — examples or frameworks such as a resume-bullet structure or the STAR method — sharply improve output but are not always required. Persona asks who you wish you had instant access to, from a physical therapist to a recruiter, and even fictional characters work. Format should be visualised first, whether a table ready to paste into Sheets, an email, or markdown with headings; for proofreading he asks for changes in bold. Tone is the nice-to-have, and if the right adjectives escape you, ask the model to suggest tone keywords for the feeling you want. He finishes by assembling all six into one workplace email prompt and contrasting it with a vague one-liner.
Key takeaways
- Prompt formula in priority order: task, context, exemplars, persona, format, tone
- Only the task is mandatory; start it with an action verb and a clear goal
- Limit context using background, definition of success, and environment
- Examples and frameworks as exemplars greatly raise output quality
- Visualise the format first; ask the model for tone words when stuck
Episode details: published August 1, 2023 · 8:30 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are Jeff Su’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.
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