Eight ChatGPT Prompts to Change Your Life

In today's fast-paced world, time is one of the most valuable resources we have. With so much to do and so little time, finding ways to save time is essential to our productivity and overall well-being. Fortunately, we live in an age where technology can help us optimize our time and make our lives easier. One such technology is ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI that can assist us with a wide range of tasks. In this post, we will explore some examples of ChatGPT prompts that you can use to save time at home and at work. Whether you're looking to automate repetitive tasks or streamline your workflow, ChatGPT has got you covered. These prompts were inspired by Rowan Cheung who is spending a lot of time talking about Ai on Twitter these days.

SIMPLE EXPLANATIONS OF ANY TOPIC

PROMPT: Provide a beginner-friendly explanation of [topic]. Imagine you're explaining it to someone who has no prior knowledge or experience with this topic.

Here is an example of using this prompt to explain ‘string theory’:
String theory is a theoretical framework in physics that tries to describe the fundamental nature of matter and energy. It proposes that everything in the universe, including particles that make up matter, are not actually tiny, point-like objects, but rather are made up of tiny, one-dimensional "strings" that vibrate at different frequencies.
In essence, string theory suggests that the building blocks of our universe are incredibly tiny and complex structures that are not visible to the naked eye. By studying these strings and their vibrations, physicists hope to unlock the secrets of the universe, including how gravity works, and how the universe was formed.
While string theory is still a topic of debate and research in the scientific community, it has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and the laws that govern it.

GENERATE VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS ON ANY TOPIC

PROMPT: Generate multiple unique and innovative content ideas about [topic] that are unconventional for use on Twitter with the goal of making the content viral.

Here is an example of using the prompt to get into ‘top-10 colleges’:
"Top 10 Colleges in the US: Behind the Scenes! Get an insider's peek into what it really takes to get accepted into the most prestigious colleges in the country. Learn from the experts who have been there and done that!"
"The Truth about Ivy League Admissions: From application tips to interviews, we've got you covered with everything you need to know about getting into the best colleges in the US. Unleash the secrets to admission success and join the ranks of the elite!"
"Surviving the College Application Process: The Ultimate Guide! Get ahead of the game and learn how to stand out from the crowd with our expert advice and insider tips. Discover the hidden gems that will make your application shine!"
"The 10 Most Unconventional Ways to Get into a Top College! Forget the traditional routes and explore the most creative and innovative ways to make a lasting impression. Join the revolution and become a trendsetter in college admissions!"
"The Art of College Essays: Master the craft of writing captivating and engaging essays that will get you noticed by top colleges. Learn from the experts who have cracked the code and get ready to take your application to the next level!"

GENERATE LEARNING AIDS FOR YOUR KIDS

PROMPT: Generate a quiz I can give my child on [topic] that is grade-level appropriate for a [insert grade] and fun.

Here is an example of using the prompt to generate a geometry quiz:1

Name five different shapes that have four sides.
Which shape has the most sides? Is it a heptagon, decagon, or nonagon?
Draw a circle on a piece of paper. How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?
What's the name of the shape that has eight sides and eight angles?
Name three 3D shapes that you would find in your kitchen.
Can you draw a right angle using only your fingers?
Look around the room you're in. Find something that's shaped like a rectangle.
Which is bigger: a square with an area of 16 square inches or a rectangle with an area of 20 square inches?
Can you name three 2D shapes that can fit together perfectly to cover a flat surface with no gaps or overlaps?
Name a shape that has exactly two sides of equal length and two sides that are not equal.

GENERATE LEGALESE FOR YOUR WEBSITE

PROMPT: Generate a privacy policy and terms and conditions appropriate for a business related to [topic] that I can include on its website.

Here is an example of what it would generate for a video-sharing website:

[Company name] ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

Personal Information Collection and Use: We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

Information by which you may be personally identified, such as name, email address, phone number, and any other information that you voluntarily submit to us.
Information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our website, and usage details.
Any information you provide in connection with feedback, comments, or other communication.

We use this information:

To present our website and its contents to you.
To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us.
To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us.
To notify you about changes to our website or any products or services we offer or provide through it.

Disclosure of Information: We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide as described in this privacy policy:

To our subsidiaries and affiliates.
To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential.
To a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets.

We may also disclose your personal information:

To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request.
To enforce or apply our terms of use or terms of sale and other agreements.
If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, our customers, or others.

Terms and Conditions:

By using our website, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

Content: All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and audio clips, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any content without our express written permission.
User Conduct: You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use of, our website by any third party. You may not use our website to:

Transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of solicitation.
Introduce viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or any other harmful or destructive code.

Termination: We may terminate your access to our website at any time, with or without cause, and without notice to you. All provisions of these terms and conditions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Limitation of Liability: To the extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of our website or any products or services provided through our website.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these terms and conditions or your use of our website.
Governing Law: These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which our business is located, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
Changes: We reserve the right to update or modify these terms and conditions at any time, without notice to you. Your continued use of our website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms and conditions.

GENERATE LEGALESE FOR YOUR WEBSITE

PROMPT: Change the writing style of this paragraph to mimic the style of [insert style].

Here is what this prompt would generate if you asked it to mimic the style of Geoffrey Chaucer for the first paragraph of Martin Luther King’s I have a dream speech":
Whan five scor yeris ago, a greet AmeriCan, in whos symbolic shadwe we stonde today, dide sette his hand to the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree cam as a greet becoun light of hope to millions of Negro slaves, who hadde been y-seared in the flames of withering injustice. It cam as a joyous daybrek to end the long night of their captivity.

EXPERT ADVICE

PROMPT: Please examine and criticize the writing style of this paragraph as if you were [insert person’s name].

Here is what this prompt would generate if you asked it to have Pāṇini examine Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address:
As a grammarian, I find the writing style of this paragraph to be both eloquent and sophisticated. The author's use of parallelism in the repetition of "we can not" is particularly noteworthy. The language is appropriately formal and elevated, but at times it appears to strain under the weight of its own grandeur. The author could have used simpler language to convey the same message, and at times, the meaning is obscured by the ornate style. Additionally, the syntax can be convoluted and difficult to follow, which detracts from the overall clarity of the message. Despite these criticisms, I must acknowledge that the author has crafted a powerful and moving piece of rhetoric that continues to resonate with readers today.

MEMORY ASSISTANCE

PROMPT: Tell me what movie I am thinking about [insert everything you can remember about the movie]:

Here is an example of what ChatGPT would tell you if you asked “Tell me what movie I am thinking about: it was set in Italy and it was a coming-of-age story about a boy and a movie projectionist.”
The movie you may be thinking of is "Cinema Paradiso" directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The film is set in Sicily, Italy, and follows the story of a young boy named Salvatore and his relationship with Alfredo, the projectionist at the local cinema. The film explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and the magic of cinema.
For the record, that was the movie I was thinking of.

MIMIC YOUR WRITING STYLE

PROMPT: Please take note of the style, voice, and tone of my writing in this text: [insert text]. Cut and paste ChatGPT’s response and ask it to rewrite any paragraph in that manner.

Here is an example of what happened when I trained ChatGPT on Earnest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea and then asked him to rewrite Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in that style, voice, and tone:
Four score and seven years ago, our forefathers brought forth on this continent a novel nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the belief that all men are created equal.
Now, we find ourselves in the midst of a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation formed under such principles can endure. We have gathered on a vast battlefield where our fallen comrades have given their lives to uphold our nation's ideals, and it is fitting and proper that we should commemorate their sacrifice.
However, in a grander sense, we cannot sanctify or consecrate this hallowed ground. The brave souls, both living and dead, who have struggled here have already sanctified it, far beyond our limited power to enhance or detract. While the world may not remember what we say here, it will never forget what they did here. As those who remain, it is our responsibility to remain steadfast in our dedication to the noble cause for which they fought, so that they will not have given their lives in vain. We must renew our devotion to the principles for which they so willingly made the ultimate sacrifice, so that our nation, under the guidance of the divine, may experience a rebirth of freedom, and so that a government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall never perish from this earth.

For more great prompts check out Rowan Cheung’s Newsletter HERE.