6 AI prompts that changed how I work forever

Hi guys,
Appreciate all the replies to the last email — your feedback was gold.
Today’s all about prompts.

Everyone says they “use AI”, but most are barely scratching the surface.

But what if I told you that a few smart prompts could unlock a whole new level of depth, clarity, and creativity?

1️⃣ “What would you add if you had 50% more time and resources?”
This removes the “just get it done” mindset.
It helps AI generate smarter, richer ideas - especially when you need a solution that goes beyond MVP thinking.

2️⃣ “Write it so my grandfather / little brother could understand it.”
Perfect when AI starts sounding like a textbook.
This prompt brings clarity and humanity into complex explanations.

3️⃣ “Give me 3 different approaches: fast, balanced, and thorough.”
Not sure how to begin? Let AI be your strategist.
This gives you options - and helps you pick the one that fits your timeline or mood.

4️⃣ “Imagine you’re the executive producer of a podcast with millions of views.”
Set the tone before you start.
This prompt tells AI the level of quality and creativity you expect—and the results speak for themselves.

5️⃣ “If you wanted me to fail completely, what would you tell me to do?”
Sometimes ChatGPT shows you what not to do — and you suddenly realize you’re already doing it. That moment can be a quiet wake-up call: you might be hurting your progress or losing motivation without even noticing.

6️⃣ “Imagine you’re the most expensive executive coach in the world. My life goal is X. Based on that, create a 2-month plan with weekly focus areas.”
Also, remember this goal for all future requests, so you respond like a coach who understands my long-term priorities.

I use these every week across writing, product design, branding, and even scripting videos.

They save time. They spark ideas. And they make outputs 10x better.