00:00Let's be real
00:00Most people using AI right now are kind of winging it
00:04They'll fire off something like, "Write my essay about the Roman Empire and then complain when the answer is garbage or it sounds super generic." They treat Chad GBT like a magic eightball or a Google search bar with personality
00:16Of course, they get hit or miss results and then say, "This AI is dumb." But the truth is, it's not the AI, it's the prompt
00:28What? Think of it this way
00:29Copywriting isn't just typing words
00:31It's persuading
00:33Coding isn't just typing code
00:33It's designed in a system
00:35Similarly, prompting isn't just typing
00:37It's designed in a thought process
00:39It's basically the language between what you intend and what the AI does
00:43In today's world, this skill is like a new superpower
00:48If you can't clearly communicate with intelligent machines, well, you might end up taking orders from them
00:54The most popular mistake is vague or very short prompts
00:56If you just ask, "Give me 10 business ideas," you'll get a random grab bag of generic ideas
01:03There's zero context
01:03Add specifics
01:06Tell the AI what industry, what constraints or criteria, what goal you have
01:11Give me 10 tech startup ideas and education that could be started with under $10,000
01:15Now, the AI has some meat to work with, and your results will be far more relevant
01:20Mistake number two, treating AI like a search engine
01:22Many people copy paste their Google queries into Chad GBT
01:26Best Italian restaurants and they expect a neat list like a search result
01:31But Chad GBT isn't searching the web like we do
01:33It's generating an answer based on patterns in its training data
01:37Ask for a specific output, not just a fact
01:40Act as a local foodie and write a fun two paragraph review of the best Italian restaurant in NYC for a firsttime visitor
01:47This prompt gives context and a clear task, so the answer will be flavorful and tailored, not just a plain list of restaurants
01:57The third mistake is fluff
01:57We've all been overly polite to AI at some point
02:01Please, if you don't mind, could you maybe help summarize this? Thanks
02:03All those nicities don't make the answer better
02:07They just dilute your instructions
02:08The AI doesn't have feelings to hurt
02:10Drop the extra fluff and be direct
02:12Summarize this article in two paragraphs, focusing on the main argument, clear and to the point
02:16Trust me, the AI won't get offended
02:19Then we have those oneshot requests you're all guilty of
02:24People often try to cram everything into one prompt or ask for something extremely broad in one go
02:32That's like trying to solve a big puzzle in a single move
02:34Instead, break it down
02:36If it's a complex task, use multiple prompts in sequence or at least give step-by-step instructions in your prompt
02:42You'll get a much better outcome by guiding the AI through the problem in smaller pieces
02:46Now, I get it
02:46Doing just a single prompt feels quick and easy
02:50Minimal thinking, one hit done
02:53And yes, with most AIs, a one and done can turn out pretty bad or generic
02:56But there actually is a way to fire off one prompt and get an entire report, slide deck, spreadsheet, web page, and even a podcast back
03:06Sounds crazy, right? Well, that's exactly what Skyworks AI agents do
03:11Five content types from a single command
03:13It's like having an army assistance handling your deep research and content creation for you behind the scenes
03:20I've tried it and I basically cut out 90% of my workload on big projects using this tool
03:26How does it work? Skywork is built on a deep research framework that digs up way more relevant info than your standard AI
03:33It pulls in 10x more source material than typical tools and then turns it into whatever format you need
03:40Need a report with charts? You got it
03:43Skywork automatically adds a couple of visual charts so you're not stuck with a wall of text
03:49Need a slide presentation or a spreadsheet analysis
03:52Done and done
03:52All from the same single prompt
03:55The best part is Skywork doesn't just blindly generate stuff
03:59It actually checks what you really want
04:01It uses something called a clarification card
04:03Basically, after you give it a prompt, it might ask a follow-up question or give you multiplechoice options saying, "Hey, just to be sure, is this what you meant?" This little check in means you end up with an output that actually matches your intent
04:17Oh, and did I mention it's about 40% the cost of running on OpenAI's API? They managed to make it cheaper and pretty darn high quality, ranking at the top of some independent AI valuations
04:28For anyone serious about efficiency who wants to supercharge their workflow, Skywork is a no-brainer
04:35It's literally built to save time and deliver better results than most single-purpose AI tools can
04:40I will put a link in the description
04:42Check it out if you want to see how it can transform your work
04:45My absolute favorite mistake is not iterating or debugging
04:51You can't imagine how often people settle for the first thing they get
04:55The first answer the AI gives you might be okay, but not great
04:57Treat the first output as a draft, not the final result
05:02If it's not what you wanted, refine your prompt and try again
05:04Ask follow-up questions
05:06Actually, make it funnier and shorten it by 50 words
05:08The AI will revise accordingly
05:11You can even ask the AI, "What information do you need from me to improve this answer?" And you'll be amazed
05:18The AI might literally tell you how to prompt it better to get what you're after
05:22If you want to shortcut our generative AI course inside AI master membership, breaks down a battle tested debugging playbook
05:31Universal tweaks that boosted our copy workflow by 30% and can help you sharpen every other AI output
05:38Before you hit enter, ask yourself, what exactly do I want? Who's my audience? And who will read this output? What format or style am I looking for? Is there any info the AI might need to know? Jot those down
05:49That's your quick prompt outline
05:55All right, now that we know what not to do, let's get into what actually works
05:59Think of this as the core toolkit for effective prompting
06:01The first technique is something called first principles thinking
06:06Sounds fancy, but it's basically about breaking things down to the fundamentals
06:09It means not just copying a generic prompt you found online
06:13Instead, figure out exactly what pieces need to be in your prompt from the ground up for your specific task
06:18In the world of prompts, these are like the atoms that make up a good prompt
06:23Let's look at this example of prompt for writing a job description for an accountant and its key components
06:29Goal outcome
06:31What do you want to achieve? A polished LinkedIn post from rough notes, a summary of an article, a step-by-step plan
06:38Be specific about the end goal so the AI knows where it's heading
06:40Key information, context
06:42What facts or source material should the AI use? Are you giving it an article, data, or details to include? If you have notes or a draft, mention that
06:52Basically, feed it the relevant info it needs to do the job
06:57Constraints
06:57What are the limits or rules? Word count, tone, professional, or casual
07:02Things to avoid or include
07:05For example, keep it under 200 words or use a friendly tone and don't mention 2020
07:10Constraints are like guard rails that keep the AI from veering off track
07:15Process or steps
07:15Do you want the AI to follow a certain process? Maybe you want a step-by-step solution or you want it to first create an outline, then fill it in
07:24You can instruct it
07:24First, list questions to clarify the problem
07:26Then answer them one by one
07:29If the method matters, spell it out
07:31Quality checks, validation
07:34How will you know the output is good? You can tell the AI to include a specific example or doublech checkck its answer
07:40For instance, if any step is unclear, ask a follow-up question before finalizing
07:46This way, the AI will try to ensure it's meeting your criteria
07:50Iteration plan, if applicable, let the model know how to handle revisions
07:53For example, give me three options and I'll pick the best one to refine further
07:57You won't include this in every prompt, but it's part of thinking ahead for complex tasks
08:03If you miss one of these components, the AI has to guess to fill the gap, and we don't want it guessing with our important tasks
08:09That's how you end up with weird or wrong outputs
08:11By covering these bases, you're basically handholding the AI towards the result you want
08:18First principles thinking can feel a bit abstract
08:21So, here's a super practical framework I use daily
08:24The five box prompt
08:26Imagine your prompt has five boxes you need to fill in left to right
08:32Roll
08:32Who or what do you want the AI to pretend to be? Setting a roll gives the response a voice or perspective
08:38Eg
08:38You are a travel blogger
08:40You're an expert financial adviser
08:42This influences the style and expertise of the answer
08:45Task
08:45What is the actual task or output you want? Start this part with a verb
08:50Write a city guide
08:52Draft a budget report
08:55Answer a question, etc
08:55Be explicit about what you want it to do
08:58Context
09:00What background information or situation should it consider? Here's where you put any relevant details
09:04For example, the reader is a firsttime visitor to Paris with two days to explore or here are main points from our meeting notes
09:13Bullet point list
09:13Give it the information it needs to do a good job
09:17Remember, the AI knows a lot generally, but it doesn't know specifics about your situation unless you tell it
09:23Constraints
09:23What are the rules or limits? This could be format like bullet points or 600 words max
09:28Tone, professional and friendly tone, or maybe use lots of emojis
09:33Keep it casual
09:33Or content requirements
09:35Avoid mentioning our competitor or include at least one famous quote
09:40Constraints are like the dos and don'ts that keep the AI's answer in bounds and useful
09:45Output format
09:47What should the answer look like? Do you want a paragraph, a numbered list, JSON code, a Q&A format
09:51If you need the answer in a specific structure or style, say so
09:56The AI isn't a mind reader with formatting
09:59You have to paint that picture for it
10:00You might not always label each of these parts explicitly in your prompt
10:05You don't have to write raw every time, but mentally checking each box really, really helps
10:10It's my go-to formula for any prompt
10:12Raw, task, context, constraints, format
10:15Fill those in and you've basically written a MIDI contract for the AI
10:20Here's what I expect you to do
10:22And nine times out of 10, the AI will deliver something on point because you covered all the bases
10:29Next up, prompt chaining
10:29This is one of my favorites because it's all about thinking in steps instead of trying to get the perfect answer in one giant leap
10:37Prompt chaining means linking multiple prompts together where each prompt builds in the last
10:42Think of it as a conversation where you guide the AI through a process rather than demanding a complex answer outright
10:48Complex problems are easier to solve when you break them down
10:53Even us humans work this way
10:56You wouldn't try to write a 10-page report in one stream of consciousness without making an outline, right? Same with AI
11:02You'll often get better results with five smaller focus prompts in in sequence than one super broad prompt
11:10Let's say I want to develop a client onboarding process for a new business
11:14I could ask in one go, "Hey, ChadBt, write me a complete onboarding plan for new clients, but that's so broad, I'd probably get a generic one-sizefits-all checklist
11:25Instead using prompt chaining, I would break it into steps like prompt one, what are the top three feelings a new client might have in their first week after signing up
11:33Prompt two, great
11:33How can we address those feelings and turn any confusion or uncertainty into confidence for the client? Prompt three, now draft the first welcome email that uses an empathetic tone and one of those strategies to boost the client's confidence
11:48Make it short, personal, and friendly
11:51Prompt four
11:51Awesome
11:51Now, turn that email into a one- minute phone call script for a welcome call spoken in a friendly, casual tone by a company founder
12:01Prompt five
12:01What's one simple automation we could add to this process to improve response rates or client satisfaction? See how each prompt digs one layer deeper? We went from understanding the client's feelings to addressing them to creating actual content, an email, and a call script to even improving the process
12:19By the end, we have wellthoughtout on boarding flow
12:24If I'd fire off a single write me an onboarding plan prompt, the AI would have missed all those nuance pieces because we co-created the solution step by step
12:34Good prompts are all that matters
12:35You hear me? I've compiled years of knowledge into our brand new revenue focused prompt lab pro
12:39And to keep you in the driver's seat, each template includes a concise walkthrough that unpacks the reasoning behind the prompt
12:47So you're not just copy and pasting but tweaking with full control over the outcome
12:52Now you might be thinking wait earlier you said one detailed prompt is king and now you're talking about chaining
12:58Exactly
12:58They're not conflicting
13:00They're complimentary
13:02A big detailed prompt is perfect when you know the destination
13:05Prompt chain and shines when the task is complex or fuzzy letting you refine as you go
13:12Think of it like this
13:12First principles and five box prompts help you frame the problem
13:17Prompt chaining helps you explore and refine the problem
13:19In the onboarding example, we actually build depth in layers instead of trying to force all the depth in one step
13:25All right, this next technique might blow your mind a bit
13:29It's called meta prompting, and it means using AI to help you write better prompts
13:33Think of it as prompting about prompting
13:36You're basically asking the AI to step back and act like a prompt writing coach or consultant
13:43Why do this? Because sometimes you don't even know how to ask for what you need
13:47But the AI might if you're prompted the right way
13:49You start treating the AI less like a mind readading genie and more like a collaborator in figuring out your task
13:57Again, let's say I want to use an AI image generator to create an infographic about climate change impacts
14:02I can literally just ask Chad GPT to help me craft the prompt
14:07I want to create an infographic about climate change impacts using an AI image generator
14:11What information do you need from me to help craft the best prompt for that? And can you guide me in writing that prompt? The AI might start interviewing me to gather context
14:21Pretty cool
14:21I then provide answers and follow up with using that info, can you draft the optimal prompt to get a great infographic? And voila, Chad GBT writes out a detailed prompt tailor made for my needs
14:33It's a prompt I might not have come up with on my own
14:37I I effectively used AI to design my prompt for another AI
14:40Pretty cool, right? We do this in our business all the time
14:44Instead of guessing the best prompt via trial and error, we'll ask our custom GBased assistant things like, "What structure should a prompt have to accomplish X task?" or give me a step-by-step prompt and plan to achieve Y using tool zed
14:58The AI often responds with an outline or even a full sample prompt that we can then copy over to the other system
15:06The goal isn't to have the AI do all your thinking for you
15:08It's to collaborate with the AI to build the perfect ask
15:12The meta prompting approach is super useful when you're stuck or dealing with something unfamiliar
15:17It doesn't mean you let the AI do all the work
15:21You still use your judgment, but it's a great way to generate ideas and structures you might not have thought of
15:27In the AI era, thinking about your thinking, metacognition, turns into prompting about your prompting, meta prompting, and mastering that really separates casual users from power users
15:40Now, here's where things get really powerful
15:42Combining chaining and metaprompting to create what I'd call an intelligent workflow
15:46This isn't so much a separate technique as it is the holy grail of putting it all together
15:51When you chain prompts and occasionally step back to ask the AI for guidance, you're orchestrating the mini AIdriven workflow
16:00Think back to that client onboarding example
16:02We could have started with a meta prompt like, "Hey Chad GBT, I need to create a client onboarding sequence
16:08What information do you need from me to plan this out and what steps should we take?" The AI will then outline a plan and give me the road map
16:17Then I can follow that road map with individual prompts as we did earlier
16:20This hybrid approach makes sure I cover all the bases and maybe even catch things I wouldn't have considered at first
16:29Let's bring this down to earth with a few lifestyle examples across different AI tasks
16:33I'll walk you through how I'd prompt in a text scenario and an image scenario
16:38I need to write a professional email to a client who's upset about a delay in their project
16:42A lot of people might just type something like apologize for delay in project and hope the AI gives a decent email
16:48Not us
16:48We know to use structured prompting
16:51When I send this prompt, Chad GBT will churn out a nicely structured email
16:55It will go on to explain exactly what happened and how we're fixing it
17:00Then end on a positive, reassuring note
17:02This email sounds human, addresses the client's concerns, and stays professional
17:06And I got it in one go because I gave the AI all the right information up front
17:11That's structured thinking in action for a textbased task
17:15Now let's generate an image
17:17I want an AI created illustration for a blog post about winter travel
17:19For this I can use any tool like chat GBT40 majourney or Gro's image generation
17:25A rookie might try a oneliner prompt like a winter scene and end up with something super generic
17:34Not us
17:34We know to be detailed and specific
17:36Look at this huge prompt
17:39Yes, that's a mouthful
17:39But when I hit generate, the AI isn't guessing what I want
17:43It clearly sees the cozy cabin, the snow, the warm light, the art style cues, everything I described
17:48Nine times out of 10, I'll get a beautiful image close to what I imagined
17:53If something's off, say the style isn't quite right, I can tweak that part of the prompt and remember about negative prompts
18:00For example, if the initial image had unwanted elements, I might add a negative like no people outside, no text, no bright full moon to remove distractions
18:10Not all tools let you explicitly do negative prompts, but you can always mention things to avoid directly in your prompt
18:19Even with all these techniques, sometimes a prompt just doesn't give you what you expected
18:22Maybe the style is wrong or it outputs nonsense
18:24Don't panic
18:27This happens to everyone, even the pros
18:29The key is now in how to debug your prompt
18:32First, actually reread what you wrote
18:35You'd be surprised how often a prompt misfires because of a simple missing detail
18:39Maybe you asked for a summary, but didn't specify how long or what to focus on, so the AI made a guess
18:46Or you used a pronoun like it without a clear reference, so the AI got confused about what it was
18:50Little things like that can throw a machine off
18:54Clarify any vague wording and run it again
18:56If the output is too long, too short, too formal, too casual, whatever, add a constraint or tweak one, just say something like, "Use a casual tone," or, "Keep the answer under five sentences in your next try." The model is quite literal
19:10If you don't explicitly say, "Don't do X." It might just go ahead and do X
19:15So, tighten the rules as needed
19:17If the AI isn't following the format you want, show it an example of the format
19:21For instance, list these as bullet points like idea one with detail and so on
19:27If you need a specific style, giving even one mini example in your prompt can calibrate it instantly
19:31Well, sometimes it's not you, it's the AI
19:33Different AI models have different skills
19:35Maybe another model like Claude or Gemini or Grock might handle your task better
19:42Some are better at coding, some at creativity, some at certain languages or topics
19:46The prompting techniques stay the same, but each model has its strengths
19:51And above all, remember iteration is part of the process
19:53Even top prompt engineers rarely nail it in one shot
19:58They just iterate so fast you don't realize it
20:01The beauty of working with AI is that it's fast and low cost to try again
20:06You can test a prompt, get a result in seconds, tweak something, and run again
20:10So, use that to your advantage
20:12And if you're serious about leveling up faster, that's exactly why we built AI Master Membership
20:17Inside you'll find a complete prompting system that helps you move from trial and error to clarity and results
20:24You get stepbystep video lessons, smart PDF templates, walkthroughs for each model's quirks, and the exact workflows we use in our own AI projects
20:34It's the shortcut we wish we had when starting out
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20:43Hit the link and finally get your prompt in game out of the theory zone and into real output
20:52You've just learned something that 99% of people still haven't
20:55Look, AI isn't going to reward you just for working harder
20:59It rewards you for thinking clear and asking better questions
21:01The gap between someone who shrugs and says AI is overrated and someone who says I just use AI to solve in two minutes what used to take me two days comes down to these skills you are developing right now
21:16You're literally futurep proofing your career, your studies or your business by practicing this
21:20So start applying these techniques next time you open Chad GBT or Claude or whatever AI tool you like
21:27Don't just wing it
21:27Take a breath and remember the five boxes
21:32Consider doing a chain of prompts
21:32Think in first principles
21:34Maybe even ask the AI to help you formulate the prompt
21:39Then go for it
21:39Experiment and have fun with it
21:42And hey, if you want to dive deeper or practice with others, you're not alone
21:46We built an amazing community of AI enthusiasts where people share prompt ideas, run free AI challenges to hone their skills, and help each other level up
21:55It's honestly one of the best ways to stay sharp
21:57So, check out the links in the description if you want to join us or find some of the resources I mentioned
22:03Until next time, keep prompting with purpose and I will see you in the next one.