🌟 10 AI Prompts That Changed the Way I Work (And Why They Still Matter)
Intro: It’s Not the Tools. It’s the Prompts.
In 2025, we’re flooded with AI tools.
But here’s the truth: it’s not about which tool you use.
It’s about the prompts you give.
The right prompt turns an average AI into a genius partner.
The wrong prompt? You get mediocrity at scale.
Over two years of working with AI daily, I discovered
10 prompts that genuinely transformed my workflow —
and still shape the way I think, create, and solve problems.
1️⃣ “What am I actually trying to say?”
I used to dump walls of text into ChatGPT without knowing my own point.
This prompt made me pause and clarify my intention first.
Example:
“I’m trying to explain why AI isn’t replacing human creativity but amplifying it.”
AI can’t fix fuzzy thinking — but it can mirror it back and force you to sharpen it.
Why it matters:
Without clarity, AI just amplifies noise.
2️⃣ “Rewrite this in my authentic voice.”
Generic outputs kill engagement.
I fed ChatGPT samples of my writing and asked it to learn my tone.
Example:
“Rewrite this blog post with my voice: playful, slightly irreverent, thoughtful.”
Suddenly, the writing felt like me — not a machine.
Why it matters:
People connect with voices, not robots.
3️⃣ “Summarize these notes and find the hidden pattern.”
I tried this with:
- Client research notes
- User feedback
- Journals
AI surfaced patterns I’d never seen:
- What topics I return to
- Blind spots in my thinking
- Hidden connections between projects
Why it matters:
AI sees what your tired brain misses.
4️⃣ “What’s the most common objection to this idea?”
Before launching anything, I test this:
- “What would critics say about this product?”
- “What makes this argument weak?”
AI gives me a pre-mortem — so I can fix weaknesses before they go public.
Why it matters:
You reduce public failure by simulating critics early.
5️⃣ “Rewrite this for [specific audience].”
Same idea → Different packaging.
- Gen Z → playful, meme-heavy
- Executives → concise, high-level insights
- Developers → technical depth, no fluff
Example:
“Rewrite this startup pitch for investors.”
Why it matters:
Audience fit can make or break you.
6️⃣ “List three ways this could go wrong — and how to prevent it.”
I use this in:
- Business strategy
- Product design
- Even personal decisions
Example:
“What are 3 risks of launching an online course next month?”
AI acts as a built-in risk consultant.
Why it matters:
It’s not paranoia. It’s preparation.
7️⃣ “Generate 10 creative angles for this topic.”
When I’m stuck, I ask:
“Give me 10 fresh angles on ‘AI and creativity.’”
AI spits out surprising ideas like:
- “The hidden loneliness of creative automation”
- “AI as a collaborator, not a competitor”
Why it matters:
Creativity = recombination. AI gives you raw material.
8️⃣ “Explain this like I’m five.”
I used this with:
- Machine learning papers
- Legal documents
- Investment memos
AI forced me to simplify without dumbing down.
Why it matters:
If you can explain it simply, you truly understand it.
9️⃣ “What’s missing from this argument?”
Even when I felt confident, AI poked holes:
- Logical gaps
- Missing evidence
- Assumptions I didn’t notice
Example:
“What’s missing from my blog post on ‘Why AI Will Redefine Work’?”
Why it matters:
Blind spots shrink when you let AI play devil’s advocate.
🔟 “What’s one unexpected use case for this idea?”
AI helps me explore edge cases:
- Product: new market applications
- Content: unexpected audiences
- Personal: new life experiments
Example:
“What’s an unexpected use case for a personal AI dashboard?”
AI suggested: “Help parents manage children’s digital habits.”
Why it matters:
Breakthroughs live on the edges.
💥 Why They Still Matter (Especially in 2025)
These aren’t just “cool tricks.”
They rewired:
- 🧠 How I approach problems
- ✍️ How I write and communicate
- 🚀 How I innovate in business and life
In a world drowning in automation, good prompts are the difference between average and extraordinary.
🌊 Final Reflection: The Art of Asking
AI can draft, analyze, ideate —
but you must guide it.
The secret isn’t better algorithms.
It’s better questions.
Mastering prompts isn’t a technical skill.
It’s a creative art.
Because ultimately:
Your questions shape your future.
And with AI, they shape it faster than ever.