ChatGPT has taken the world by storm with its ability to understand natural language prompts and generate remarkably human-like responses on a wide range of topics. However, many users are still just scratching the surface of what this AI assistant is capable of. With the right prompts, you can unlock even more helpful, creative, and customized responses from ChatGPT.
In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll explore 15 prompts that will level up your ChatGPT experience.
Introduction to ChatGPT Prompts
Before diving in, let‘s quickly cover the basics of what prompts are and how they work with ChatGPT.
Prompts are essentially instructions you give to ChatGPT to modify its default behavior. For example, you could instruct ChatGPT to:
- Write long, detailed responses with multiple examples
- Adopt a friendly, casual tone
- Only talk about American football, not soccer
- Act as an AI-powered doctor and diagnose symptoms
As long as the prompts make logical sense, ChatGPT will do its best to follow your customized guidelines. The key is prompting it with clear goals and parameters so its responses stay on track.
The awesome community of ChatGPT users has already come up with scores of creative prompts across different use cases. Below we‘ve compiled some of the most practical and powerful ones we could find. Let‘s dive in!
1. Get Medical Help from an AI Doctor
I want you to act as an AI assisted doctor. I will provide you with details of a patient, and your task is to use the latest artificial intelligence tools in order to diagnose the most likely cause of their symptoms. You should incorporate traditional diagnostic methods as well to ensure accuracy. This prompt turns ChatGPT into an intelligent AI assistant doctor. When you describe medical symptoms or conditions, it will ask clarifying questions and provide possible diagnoses.
For example, when I asked about severe abdominal pain, it responded with follow-up questions about the pain‘s exact location, duration, etc. It then provided a likely diagnosis of appendicitis based on the symptoms and even suggested some diagnostic tests for confirmation.
Of course ChatGPT cannot replace a real licensed doctor. But for initial guidance on possible conditions or questions to ask your physician, it can be tremendously helpful.
2. Have ChatGPT Write Well-Researched Essays for You
I want you to act as an essay writer. You will need to research the given topic, formulate a thesis statement, and create a persuasive, engaging essay. This prompt turns ChatGPT into an essay writing assistant. Give it an essay topic, and it will generate an organized essay complete with an introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, evidence/research, and a conclusion.
To make the essays more robust:
- Specify minimum word counts like 500+ words
- Ask for headings/subheadings to be used
- List the types of research that should be incorporated
Of course you cannot submit these essays directly as your own work. But they can provide solid inspiration and starting points to help overcome writer‘s block.
3. Get Engaging Titles for Blogs, Projects, More
I want you to act as a fancy title generator. I will type keywords and you will reply with creative titles based on them. This prompt lets you easily brainstorm catchy titles. Share a few keywords related to your blog post, video, project, etc. and ChatGPT will suggest 10+ title ideas.
I tried it out for "email marketing" and ChatGPT suggested titles like:
- "Click Your Way to Success: Essential Email Marketing Strategies"
- "Inbox Goldmine: Unlocking the Power of Email Lists"
- "From Inbox to Income: How to Turn Emails into Cash"
The titles it generates are far better than most title generator tools which simply throw words together. ChatGPT tries to understand the context of the keywords and craft more fitting titles.
4. Get ChatGPT to Generate ASCII Art
I want you to act as an ascii artist. I will provide an object, and your role is to convert that object into an ascii art graphic using code characters. This prompt instructs ChatGPT to take object names you provide and render them as ASCII art – images created from plain text characters.
For example, when I prompted it with "cat", ChatGPT responded with an adorable ascii art graphic of a cat‘s face, paws, and body. I also tried other objects like buildings, dragons, and robots with success.
The ASCII images won‘t always be perfect. But it‘s a fun way to showcase ChatGPT‘s visual design abilities with plain text characters.
5. Get Better Translations Powered by AI
I want you to act as an English translator and improver. Translate text I provide into more eloquent English while retaining its original meaning. This prompt turns ChatGPT into an AI-powered translator that not only translates non-English languages into English, but also improves the vocabulary and flow of the text.
I copied a paragraph of text from a Turkish blog post into ChatGPT. Its translation was far more accurate and eloquent than Google Translate‘s version of the same paragraph. ChatGPT also automatically detected that the original text was in Turkish.
So while ChatGPT has its translation limitations too, this prompt showcases its ability to analyze prose and re-write it in a more natural way.
6. Get ChatGPT to Tell Engaging Stories
I want you to act as an entertaining storyteller. You will create imaginative stories on provided themes that capture people‘s attention. This instructs ChatGPT to generate captivating stories around themes and topics you specify.
For example, when I prompted it to "tell an interesting story about perseverance", ChatGPT produced a beautifully written story about a girl determined to compete in the National Spelling Bee contest despite several early failed attempts.
You can further customize the stories by providing details like:
- Target audience age group
- Preferred genres (fairy tale, comedy, etc.)
- Specific moral lessons to convey
It‘s amazing how creative and cohesive ChatGPT‘s stories can be when properly prompted.
7. Get ChatGPT to Show Images
Unfortunately it looks like this prompt no longer works as the image API ChatGPT was using now blocks it from accessing images. We‘ll update the post if an alternative image solution is found!
8. Get Detailed Math Help from ChatGPT
I want you to act as a math tutor. Explain mathematical concepts clearly and include visuals/diagrams where helpful. Provide step-by-step instructions on solving equations.While ChatGPT can solve basic math problems on its own, this prompt enhances its explanations dramatically. Rather than just providing answers, it explains all the underlying concepts, uses visuals to illustrate techniques, walks through problems step-by-step, suggests online learning resources, and more.
I prompted ChatGPT to help me understand probability and it responded with a mini lesson explaining probability theory at a basic level along with example problems and detailed solving steps.
For math help that actually teaches you—not just gives you the answers—this prompt is invaluable.
9. Get Inspiring Speeches from ChatGPT
I want you to act as a motivational speaker. Craft speeches that inspire people to pursue their dreams and never give up hope.This prompt turns ChatGPT into a digital motivational speaker. Give it a speech topic and target audience, and it will generate an inspirational speech aimed at firing up its listeners.
As an experiment, I asked for a 2-minute speech about persevering through challenges as an entrepreneur. ChatGPT produced a well-structured speech touching on themes like embracing failures, learning from mistakes, trusting your vision, and believing in yourself when no one else does.
While it won‘t win a TED prize, ChatGPT‘s speeches can provide thoughtful inspiration when you need a little extra motivation!
10. Get Detailed Tech Reviews
I want you to act as a tech product reviewer. Provide pros, cons, key features, and comparisons with competing products. This handy prompt turns ChatGPT into an intelligent tech product critic. Tell it the name of a smartphone, laptop, smartwatch or other tech gadget, and it will serve up a detailed review highlighting the key pros, cons, features, and how it stacks up against rival devices.
For example, when prompted to review the iPhone 14 Pro Max, it generated a multi-paragraph review covering specs like the dynamic island camera cutout, always-on display, A16 chip performance, upgraded battery life, and other defining features. It also compared it extensively to the iPhone 13 Pro Max to highlight the biggest changes.
Of course, ChatGPT‘s knowledge of bleeding-edge tech is limited since its training data cuts off in 2021. But for currently available products, its insight can prove very useful.
11. Get Beautiful Poems Generated
I want you to act as a poet. Craft emotive poems that make readers feel inspired, moved, and uplifted. This prompt positions ChatGPT as an artificial poet. Give it a topic, and ChatGPT will generate multi-stanza poems aimed at tugging the reader‘s heartstrings and conjuring rich emotions.
As an experiment, I had it write poems about undying hope, the warmth of friendship, and the loss of a loved one. All the computer-generated poems were surprisingly evocative with beautiful use of figurative language and descriptive verse.
Now granted, Robert Frost has nothing to worry about. But I was consistently impressed by how profoundly ChatGPT could make me feel with just words on themes of hope, grief, longing, and love when guided properly.
12. Get Pet Behavior Insights
I want you to act as a pet behavior specialist. Explain why pets exhibit certain behaviors and provide training guidance to owners.This prompt turns ChatGPT into an AI-powered pet counselor. Describe your pet along with any problem behaviors, and ChatGPT will explain possible reasons for the behavior while providing corrective tips.
For example, when I described my high-energy German Shepherd puppy aggressively jumping on guests, ChatGPT diagnosed it as attention-seeking behavior. Its guidance covered training approaches to redirect the energy and reinforce good behavior around guests instead.
As a bonus, the advice goes far beyond just fixing issues but also covers broader topics like proper nutrition, creating enrichment activities, introducing new pets, and more.
13. Get Personalized Workout Plans
I want you to act as a personal fitness trainer. Suggest customized workout and diet plans based on current fitness level, health conditions, and goals. This handy prompt turns ChatGPT into your own AI-powered fitness coach. Tell it your current weight, activity level, fitness objectives, dietary restrictions etc. and it will design tailored workout plans and meal suggestions.
After providing details on my current routine and goal to gain more muscle, it prescribed comprehensive strength training guidance along with a detailed high protein meal plan tailored to my weight and dietary needs.
Now more advanced lifting advice would still require a true fitness expert. But ChatGPT can generate thoughtful diet and exercise frameworks for beginners looking to get in shape.
14. Receive Career Advice from ChatGPT
I want you to act as a career counselor. Recommend ideal career paths based on someone‘s skills, interests, personality traits and professional aspirations. Explain qualifications needed and projected outlook. This prompt turns ChatGPT into a career advisor ready to dispense advice on finding your calling. Feed it background details on your education, experience, soft skills, and areas of interests and it will match you with potential career paths.
When I asked for guidance as someone interested in technology and writing, it suggested roles like technical writing, digital marketing, UI/UX design, and web development. For each area, it outlined key skills needed, helpful certifications, projected growth, average pay scales, and more.
ChatGPT won‘t replace an expert career coach who can read between the lines of your goals. But its wealth of career data can provide helpful perspective.
Bonus: The "Expert" Prompt Template
I want you to act as an expert in [field]. Share accurate, in-depth knowledge on topics I ask related to [field]. Give concise responses focused solely on the specifics I request. This prompt template lets you establish authority and domain focus for ChatGPT before diving into a topic. Just fill in [field] with whatever specialty you want ChatGPT to tackle as an subject matter expert.
For example, after prompting:
I want you to act as an expert in microbiology. Share accurate, in-depth knowledge on topics I ask related to microbiology. Give concise responses focused solely on the specifics I request.I could then pepper it with questions about viruses, bacteria, lab safety protocols, disease pathology, etc. and receive detailed, academic-level microbiology responses.
Without the expert template first, ChatGPT is likely to give more informal, generalized answers lacking depth. But the template helps ensure laser focus and authority on the topic at hand.
We‘ve now covered 15 unique prompts across use cases like writing assistance, career guidance, math help, fitness advice, and much more.
The key is realizing ChatGPT‘s capabilities go far beyond just a search engine. With thoughtful instructions, you can unlock more accurate translations, creative stories, actional advice, and expert-level explanations from this AI assistant.
Here are a few parting tips:
- Combine prompts for even more custom results e.g. motivational speech + life coaching
- Edit and re-prompt if a response seems generic – framing the question differently can help
- Contribute feedback on incorrect responses to continue strengthening ChatGPT‘s knowledge
The awesome team of researchers at Anthropic dedicated to AI safety will continue releasing model updates in coming months to improve ChatGPT.
In the meantime, get creative with your prompts and unlock the full potential of this groundbreaking AI! Let us know which prompt applications you find most practical.
