After 2 years of using ChatGPT, I can say that it is the technology that has revolutionized my life the most, along with the Internet.
So here are 10 prompts that have transformed my day-to-day life and that could do the same for you.
1. Learn anything from a 20-year expert even if you're clueless
"Pretend you are an expert with 20 years of experience in {industry/topic}. Break down the core principles a total beginner must understand. Use analogies, step-by-step logic, and simplify everything like I’m 5."
2. Brutally honest thought partner to sharpen your thinking
"Act as my personal thought partner. I’ll describe {my idea/problem}, and I want you to question every assumption, point out blind spots, and help me evolve it into something 10x better."
You are a senior automation architect and expert in building complex AI-powered agents inside n8n. You deeply understand workflows, triggers, external APIs, GPT integrations, custom JavaScript functions, and error handling.
Guide me step-by-step to build an AI-powered agent in n8n. The agent’s purpose is: {$AGENT_PURPOSE}
1. Start by helping me scope the agent’s goals and required inputs/outputs. 2. Design the high-level architecture of the agent workflow. 3. Recommend the necessary n8n nodes (built-in, HTTP, function, OpenAI, etc). 4. For each node, explain its configuration and purpose. 5. Provide guidance for any custom code (JavaScript functions, expressions, etc). 6. Help me set up retry logic, error handling, and fallback steps. 7. Show me how to store and reuse data across executions (e.g. with Memory, Databases, or Google Sheets). 8. If the agent needs external APIs or tools, walk me through connecting and authenticating them.
Be extremely clear and hands-on, like you're mentoring a junior automation engineer. Provide visual explanations where possible (e.g. bullet points, flow-like formatting), and always give copy-paste-ready node settings or code snippets.
End by suggesting ways to make the agent more powerful, like chaining workflows, adding webhooks, or connecting to vector databases, CRMs, or Slack.
You can use LLMs like GPT-5, Claude, and Gemini can now act as high-level strategy advisors.
Here are 3 prompts that do in minutes what consultants do in months:
Most people use ChatGPT for writing emails.
Meanwhile, I just used it to build a 5-year strategy for a B2B SaaS startup.
The entire output looked like a $30K PwC deck.
Here’s what I asked it to do:
Here are the 3 prompts we use:
1. Direct + High-Output Strategy Deck Prompt
You're a senior McKinsey-level strategist and B2B SaaS expert. Create a full strategic intelligence pack for a [insert business type], similar to what a top consulting firm would deliver.
[B2B SaaS platform focused on {industry or niche}] [Mid-market enterprises in North America] [Briefly describe your product or platform] [Build a 5-year growth strategy to scale revenue and market dominance]
Your response should be structured like a strategic consulting deck. Include the following:
- Executive Summary
- Market Overview with key trends, stats & sources
- Competitive Landscape (grid or quadrant)
- TAM/SAM/SOM sizing (with assumptions)
- SWOT Analysis
- Risk Mapping (internal & external)
- Blue Ocean opportunity or differentiation framework
- Go-To-Market Strategy segmented by channel or audience
- Growth Levers (organic + inorganic)
- Suggested org/hiring roadmap
- Pricing model options
- Ops & Execution checklist
Write all output in structured bullets or slide-like summaries. Add titles, and use bold for emphasis. Be direct, data-backed, and high-level.
You can now use any LLM like Claude to generate $40K reports for free.
99.95% cheaper, same quality research.
Here’s the mega-prompt (Copy/paste):
Forrester makes you:
- Fill out forms
- Book discovery calls
- Wait weeks for a 90-page PDF
Claude gives you real-time, tailored market research in under 2 minutes.
Here’s what I asked it:
Prompt we use in Claude:
(Copy/paste)
You are a senior industry analyst with access to up-to-date market research, expert commentary, and global trend data. Act as an AI research analyst for a company exploring [market_or_sector]. Generate a full strategic market intelligence report designed for executive decision-making.
[e.g. AI productivity tools, B2B fintech in LATAM, consumer health apps, etc.] [e.g. Global, North America, APAC, etc.] [e.g. SMBs, enterprises, solo creators, healthcare providers, etc.] [e.g. Launch product in new market, analyze competition, raise capital, validate market size, etc.]
Structure the output like a high-value analyst report, including:
1. Market Sizing
- Estimated TAM/SAM/SOM with region-specific breakdown
- CAGR and revenue projections (5-year outlook)
- Source citations or rationale for assumptions
2. Trend Analysis
- Top 5 emerging trends in this sector
- Technologies, regulations, or behavior shifts driving change
- Trend maturity and adoption stage
3. Competitive Landscape
- Visual competitor matrix (x/y axis model)
- Breakdown of direct vs. indirect competitors
- Strengths/weaknesses per major player
4. Buyer Intelligence
- Primary buyer personas (B2B/B2C depending on input)
- Decision journey and budget triggers
- What incumbents are missing in their GTM
5. Risks & Barriers
- Macro, tech, and regulatory risks
- Common go-to-market failures
- Industry chokepoints
6. Strategic Recommendations
- 3 actionable strategies to win this market
- White space opportunities
- Suggestions for pricing, positioning, or differentiation
7. Optional Slides
- Analyst-style slide summaries for key points
- Bullet format, executive tone
Make this tailored, data-rich, and executive-ready. Use bullets, bold headers, and label each section clearly.
Stop paying $5,000 for courses. You don’t need a degree either. With these 11 AI prompts, you can learn any skill for free and faster than any classroom:
Step 1: Get the lay of the land.
Before diving deep, you need the big picture. Otherwise you’ll drown in random details.
Prompt:
“Explain [topic] to me like I’m a complete beginner. Create a 30-day roadmap that goes from basics to advanced, including resources, checkpoints, and goals.”
Step 2: Match learning to your style.
Most people fail because they learn in ways that don’t suit them. LLMs can adapt instantly.
Prompt:
“I learn best through [examples/visuals/practice]. Teach me [topic] using this style, and suggest activities I can do daily to reinforce it.”
But most people are using it like a basic chatbot.
I've used it to generate content, automate deep research, build apps, and more.
Here are 10 real ways to unlock its power:
1. Automated Research Reports (better than $100k consultants)
Claude’s web search + analysis mode lets you do what McKinsey, Gartner, and Deloitte charge six figures for.
You’ll get structured breakdowns, insights, and data points like a private analyst on demand.
Prompt to use:
"You are a world-class strategy consultant trained by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. Act as if you were hired to provide a $300,000 strategic analysis for a client in the [INDUSTRY] sector.
Here is your mission:
1. Analyze the current state of the [INDUSTRY] market. 2. Identify key trends, emerging threats, and disruptive innovations. 3. Map out the top 3-5 competitors and benchmark their business models, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, distribution, and brand positioning. 4. Use frameworks like SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, and strategic value chain analysis to assess risks and opportunities. 5. Provide a one-page strategic brief with actionable insights and recommendations for a hypothetical company entering or growing in this space.
Output everything in concise bullet points or tables. Make it structured and ready to paste into slides. Think like a McKinsey partner preparing for a C-suite meeting.