07/01/2026
Most people struggle with AI not because it’s complicated but because they don’t know how to talk to it.
And this doesn’t apply only to ChatGPT. This works with any AI tool you use.
Here’s a simple prompting framework that makes AI work better for you:
Step 1: Tell the AI how it should act
Example:
“Act as a business coach for beginners.”
Step 2: Give the AI some background
Example:
“I’m starting a small online business and I have no experience.”
Step 3: Say what kind of answer you want
Example:
“Give me a simple step-by-step plan in plain language.”
Step 4: Ask the AI to ask you questions if anything is unclear
Example:
“Before answering, ask me any questions you need to better understand my situation.”
When you combine everything, your full prompt looks like this:
"Act as a business coach for beginners. I’m starting a small online business and I have no experience. Give me a simple step-by-step plan in plain language. Before answering, ask me any questions you need to better understand my situation."
That’s it.
This one habit alone will massively improve the results you get from any AI.
If you’re just starting your AI journey, this is the best place to begin. 🚀