10 ChatGPT Prompts That Can Transform Your Work, Learning, and Personal Growth
AI enthusiasts are sharing how advanced language models are becoming powerful everyday tools. Louis Gleeson, an AI expert and founder of marketing agency Sentient, says certain prompts have significantly improved his productivity, learning, and decision-making.
Gleeson highlights 10 practical prompts that can be adapted for various purposes — from breaking down complex topics to refining business ideas and crafting persuasive content. These prompts can help anyone learn faster, think more critically, and execute projects more effectively.
1. Learn anything from a 20-year expert
“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. Sharpen your thinking with a brutally honest partner
“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.”
3. Copywriting that converts
“You’re a world-class copywriter. Rewrite this {landing page/sales pitch/email} to convert better. Make it punchy, concise, and persuasive. Use proven frameworks like PAS or AIDA. Here’s the original: {paste it}.”
4. Psychoanalyse yourself like a top psychologist
“Act like a Nobel-winning psychologist. Analyse my behaviour pattern: {describe it}. What’s likely causing it? What mindset shifts, habits, or actions would help me overcome it?”
5. From startup idea to $10k revenue
“Be my startup mentor. I have this idea: {idea}. Help me refine it, validate the market, uncover monetisation options, and outline a roadmap from MVP to first $10k in revenue.”
6. Learn hard topics like you’re 10
“Teach me {any complex skill or topic} like I’m 10 years old. Use simple language, metaphors, and examples. After each explanation, quiz me to check my understanding and reinforce learning.”
7. Turn rough notes into viral content
“You’re my ghostwriter. Turn this rough bullet outline into a high-impact {LinkedIn post / Twitter thread / Medium article}. Keep it engaging, clear, and tailored to {target audience}. Here’s my outline: {insert}.”
8. Get uncomfortable truths and a real plan
“Act like my life coach. I feel stuck because {describe situation}. Ask me 5 uncomfortable questions to uncover the root issue. Then give me a brutally honest action plan to move forward.”
9. Investor-style startup critique
“You’re a brutally honest investor. Pitch: {insert startup idea}. Tear it apart. What’s flawed? What’s promising? What’s missing? Rate it on market, product, and founder fit. No fluff — just real feedback.”
10. A 30-day action plan to achieve any goal
“I need a personal strategy. Goal: {your goal}. Give me a 30-day plan. Break it down by week. Include specific actions, milestones, and habits. Make it realistic but challenging enough to grow.”
