Master the Perfect ChatGPT Prompt Formula (in just 8 minutes)!

Introduction and Importance of Prompting

In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of prompting on ChatGPT and Google BART. They emphasize the importance of mastering this skill and explain that they will be sharing a formula to consistently generate high-quality outputs.

The Only Formula You Need to Master Prompting

• Prompting is an important skill to learn for generating specific outputs.

• The speaker has spent hundreds of hours studying prompt engineering and applying it in their daily life.

• They will share six building blocks that make up a good prompt formula.

The Six Building Blocks of a Good Prompt

This section explains the six components that make up a good prompt formula - task, context, exemplars, persona, format, and tone. The order of importance for these components is also discussed.

Task Component

• Start the task sentence with an action verb (e.g., generate, write, analyze).

• Clearly articulate the end goal or objective.

Context Component

• Provide relevant background information about the user's situation.

• Answer questions like: What's their background? What does success look like? What environment are they in?

Exemplars Component

• Including examples within the prompt improves output quality.

• Examples can be simple or complex structures depending on the desired outcome.

Persona Component

• Define who you want ChatGPT or Google BART to be in relation to your task.

• Think of someone with expertise or knowledge related to your task.

Using Examples for Different Prompts

This section provides specific examples for each building block component using prompts related to different scenarios such as resume writing, interview preparation, and job descriptions.

Task Examples

• Use action verbs to clearly state the desired outcome.

• Examples include generating a training program or analyzing user feedback.

Context Examples

• Provide just enough information to constrain possibilities.

• Example: "I'm a 70kg male looking to put on five kilograms of muscle mass over the next three months."

Exemplars Examples

• Including relevant examples or frameworks greatly improves output quality.

• Examples include rewriting resume bullet points, answering interview questions using the STAR framework, and referencing existing job descriptions.

Persona Examples

• Define a persona that aligns with your task.

• Examples include a physical therapist for workout-related tasks or a recruiter for job seekers.

Conclusion and Pro Tips

The speaker concludes by summarizing the key points discussed in the video and provides additional pro tips for effective prompting.

Key Takeaways

• The six building blocks (task, context, exemplars, persona, format, and tone) form a good prompt formula.

• Not all six components are necessary for every prompt; prioritize based on relevance.

• Including examples within prompts significantly improves output quality.

Pro Tips

• Use relevant examples or frameworks to guide ChatGPT or Google BART's response.

• Think of someone you wish you had instant access to with expertise related to your task.

Using Fictional Characters and Visualizing the End Result

The speaker suggests using fictional characters as examples in the fifth component format. They recommend closing your eyes and visualizing how you want the end result to look like.

Using Fictional Characters

• The speaker recommends using fictional characters as examples in the fifth component format.

• By visualizing how you want the end result to look like, you can better understand and communicate your desired outcome.

User Feedback Example and Creating a Table

The speaker discusses an example of user feedback and explains how to create a table for organizing feedback.

User Feedback Example

• Instead of reading each sentence of user feedback, the speaker suggests asking Chachi BT to create a table with three headers: original feedback, team responsible for follow-up, and priority.

• This table can be copied directly into a Google sheet for easier organization and filtering by team.

Different Formats for Communication

The speaker discusses different formats for communication, highlighting paragraphs in markdown as useful for professionals.

Different Formats

• Common formats include emails, bullet points, code blocks, and paragraphs in markdown.

• As a full-time working professional, the speaker finds paragraphs in markdown to be the most useful format.

• They provide an example of receiving a lengthy industry report from their director and using paragraphs in markdown to summarize key takeaways.

Using H2 Headers and Bolded Changes

The speaker explains how to use H2 headers for sectioning content and emphasizes bolding changes when proofreading with Chachi BT.

Using H2 Headers

• When summarizing or structuring documents, it is recommended to use H2 headers for sectioning content.

• This helps in organizing and presenting information in a clear manner.

Bolded Changes

• The speaker suggests specifying that all changes made by Chachi BT should be bolded when proofreading documents.

• This makes it easier to identify and review the modifications made.

Tone and Requesting Specific Keywords

The speaker discusses the importance of tone in communication and how to request specific tone keywords from Chachi BT.

Importance of Tone

• Tone plays a crucial role in effective communication.

• It is important to use a tone that is easy to understand, whether casual or formal, depending on the context.

Requesting Tone Keywords

• Since recalling adjectives and adverbs can be challenging, the speaker recommends requesting specific tone keywords from Chachi BT.

• By providing keywords, such as "clear" or "friendly," you can guide Chachi BT's output to match your desired tone.

Comprehensive Prompt Example

The speaker provides an example of a comprehensive prompt for writing an email about positive news.

Prompt Example

• The prompt involves being a senior product marketing manager at Apple Persona who has unveiled the latest Apple car in collaboration with Tesla.

• The task is to write an email to boss Tim Cookie sharing this positive news.

• The format includes sections like TL;DR (too long; didn't read), project background, business results with quantifiable metrics, and a section thanking the product and engineering teams.

Comparing Comprehensive Prompt with Simpler Prompt

The speaker highlights the difference between a comprehensive prompt and a simpler prompt for writing an email update.

Difference in Prompts

• A comprehensive prompt provides detailed instructions and structure for writing an email, including specific sections and content.

• In contrast, a simpler prompt only provides basic information without specific instructions or structure.

The transcript is already in English.