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    The Best ChatGPT Prompts

    These are the prompt patterns that give the biggest improvement over a plain question. Each one is reusable across hundreds of tasks.

    Power patterns

    Ask me questions first

    Before you answer, ask me up to 5 questions that would help you give a much better answer to: [task]. Wait for my replies.

    Critique then improve

    Here is my draft: [paste]. First list its 5 weakest points. Then rewrite it fixing every one.

    Three options

    Give me 3 very different approaches to [problem]. For each: how it works, pros, cons, and when to pick it. Then recommend one.

    Step-by-step reasoning

    Work through this step by step and show your reasoning before the final answer: [problem]

    Role + audience

    You are a [expert role] writing for [audience]. [Task]. Use plain language and concrete examples.

    Productivity

    Prioritize my list

    Here is my to-do list: [list]. Sort it with the Eisenhower matrix, then give me the 3 things to do today and what to drop.

    Decision helper

    I'm deciding between [A] and [B]. My priorities are [priorities]. Build a weighted scoring table and tell me which wins and why.

    Turn notes into a plan

    Turn these messy notes into a clear plan with goals, steps, deadlines and risks: [notes]

    Writing

    Match my voice

    Here are 3 samples of my writing: [samples]. Describe my style in 5 bullets, then write [new piece] in that same style.

    Headline generator

    Write 10 headlines for [topic] aimed at [audience]. Mix curiosity, benefit and number styles. Mark your top 2.

    Tips

    • Reuse patterns, not one-off prompts.
    • Ask ChatGPT to critique its own answer.
    • Save your best prompts in one document.

    FAQ

    What is the single best ChatGPT prompt?

    'Ask me questions first' — it makes ChatGPT gather the context it needs before answering.

    Where can I get more?

    Every PromptPack pack is free: 14 packs with 15 prompts each.

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