Beginner to Pro with ChatGPT in One Video!
Introduction to AI Tools and Prompts
In this section, the speaker introduces the three steps of using AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Barge. The steps include writing good prompts, applying those prompts in relevant situations, and developing a learning plan for the AI-driven era.
Steps for Using AI Tools
- Writing good prompts is the first step in using AI tools effectively.
- Applying prompts in relevant situations helps build a habit of using them.
- Developing a learning plan ensures continuous improvement in using AI tools.
Importance of Using AI Tools
The speaker emphasizes the importance of using tools like ChatGPT and explains their own experience with technology.
Importance of Using AI Tools
- Using tools like ChatGPT is crucial to stay updated in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
- The speaker, despite having no coding experience, finds value in using these tools to not get left behind.
Beginner Level Prompting
This section discusses the beginner level of prompting and highlights the usefulness of ChatGPT for various tasks.
Beginner Level Prompting
- At the beginner level, users browse ChatGPT content regularly and understand its usefulness.
- Some prompts may give desired results while others may be generic or unusable.
- Understanding the six components of a strong prompt (task, context, exemplars, persona, format, tone) is essential for better results.
Progressing to Intermediate Level Prompting
The speaker explains how to progress from beginner to intermediate level prompting by understanding the order of importance among the six components.
Intermediate Level Prompting
- There are six components of a strong prompt, but not all are necessary for good results.
- Task and context are mandatory, while exemplars, persona, format, and tone add value.
- With experience, users can determine the right amount of context and when to omit certain components.
Breaking Down Prompts
This section provides an exercise to break down prompts into the six components and demonstrates how it improves the quality of prompts.
Breaking Down Prompts
- Breaking down prompts into the six components helps understand their effectiveness.
- Example prompt breakdown: "Explain a topic in simple terms" (task), "as if I'm a beginner" (context), "tenured college professor in Economics" (persona), "8th grade English" (tone).
- Understanding the components helps in creating better prompts for specific use cases.
Building a Habit of Applying Prompts
The speaker discusses the importance of applying prompts regularly to derive real value from this skill.
Building a Habit of Applying Prompts
- Identifying repetitive tasks and creating refined prompts is key to deriving value from prompting.
- Just as building projects helps learn coding, applying prompts to everyday tasks enhances skills.
- Examples include creating training plans based on workout routines or summarizing achievements in professional emails.
Refining Prompts for Better Results
This section explains how refining prompts can improve their effectiveness using examples from fitness and work-related scenarios.
Refining Prompts for Better Results
- Refining prompts based on feedback or identified issues leads to improved outcomes.
- Example 1: Refining a workout routine prompt by specifying exercises for specific days instead of spreading them out across the week.
- Example 2: Refining an email campaign summary prompt by adding more specific instructions for tone and content.
Conclusion and Additional Resources
The speaker concludes the video by highlighting the benefits of understanding prompt components and mentions additional resources available.
Conclusion and Additional Resources
- Understanding prompt components helps become a better prompter.
- Subscribing to the speaker's paid community provides access to weekly productivity tips and AMA sessions.
- Leveling up from beginner to intermediate in prompting enhances skills for AI-driven tasks.
How to Improve and Save Time with Prompts
In this section, the speaker discusses how prompts can help improve productivity and save time in various tasks.
Using Chachi BT for New Tasks
- When faced with a new task, default to thinking if Chachi BT can help with it.
- Example: Prompting Chachi BT for a list of questions when interviewing video editors, even if it's something you've never done before.
- This approach saves time and helps in succeeding at the intermediate level.
Minimizing Friction in Using Prompts
- Organize prompts by where you will use them, not where you found them.
- Save prompts within the relevant workflow or tool, such as notion or Gmail templates.
- Keep the Chachi BT tab pinned in your browser for easy access.
Continuous Learning and Prompt Engineering
This section focuses on continuous learning and maximizing the impact of prompt engineering.
Two Key Factors for Continuous Learning
- Dedicate two hours every week to taking a free online course on prompt engineering.
- Spend five minutes a day reading a free daily newsletter that curates the latest news on AI.
Consistency Matters More Than Finding the Best Course or Newsletter
- Staying consistent with one course and one newsletter is more important than searching for the best options.
- Pick one reliable source like learnprompting.org (recommended) or other newsletters like Superhuman, The Rundown Prompts Daily, or Big Brain.
Goal of Prompt Engineering Course and Newsletter
- The course aims to help learners improve their prompt engineering skills.
- The newsletter keeps readers updated on AI developments and provides inspiration for further learning.
Custom Instructions Feature and Conclusion
The speaker discusses the custom instructions feature and concludes the video.
Custom Instructions Feature
- Chachi BT rolled out a new feature called custom instructions.
- This prompted the speaker to explore and utilize this feature.
Conclusion
- The goal of the course is to learn and improve prompt engineering skills.
- Continuous learning through newsletters helps stay updated with AI developments.
- Choose one reliable course and newsletter, and unsubscribe from others after trying them out.