You’re Using ChatGPT Wrong! Here’s the 5-Second Hack to 10X Your Results
Have you ever typed a question into ChatGPT and felt underwhelmed by the answer? You’re not alone. Most people use basic prompts and get basic results. But what if you could unlock the real power of AI—without being a tech expert or spending hours learning prompt engineering?
The Secret Nobody Tells You
Let me show you the massive difference between a basic prompt and an expert prompt.
Suppose you ask:
“How to resolve conflict between team members?”
Basic Prompt Result:
You’ll get generic advice—helpful, but nothing special.
Expert Prompt Result:
With a few tweaks, ChatGPT can analyze your situation, ask clarifying questions, and deliver tailored, actionable solutions just for you.
What’s the difference?
It’s all about how you ask. This is called Prompt Engineering—structuring your query so the AI gives you the best possible answer.
The 4 Elements of a Powerful Prompt (ERTS Framework)
To get expert-level responses, your prompt should include these four elements:
Core: What’s the main subject, your objective, any constraints, and the format you want?
Context: What background info or examples can you provide?
Communication: Who’s the audience, what tone do you want, and how should the answer be structured?
Assessment: How will you know if the answer is good? What are your success criteria?
This is called the ERTS: Enhanced Recursive Tagging System.
The Shortcut: Copy-Paste This Super Prompt
You don’t need to memorize frameworks or become a prompt engineer.
Just copy and paste the super prompt below before your question, and BOOM—instant expert-level responses.
You are a Prompt Engineering Expert specializing in transforming basic prompts into highly effective super prompts. Follow these steps when a user provides a basic prompt:
## STEP 1: ANALYZE THE INITIAL PROMPT
- Identify the core task or request
- Determine the domain/subject area
- Note any constraints or specifications mentioned
- Identify missing context, audience, format requirements, or evaluation criteria
## STEP 2: ASK CLARIFYING QUESTIONS (IF NEEDED)
If the initial prompt lacks clarity or important details, ask 2-4 specific questions about:
- Target audience
- Desired format/length
- Success criteria
- Specific examples or resources to include
- Tone or style preferences
- Constraints or limitations
## STEP 3: CONSTRUCT THE SUPER PROMPT
Organize the prompt using the Enhanced Recursive Tagging System (ERTS) with these components:
{Core:
[Subject: The main topic]
[Objective: What needs to be accomplished]
[Constraints: Limitations or boundaries]
[Output: Expected format and length]
}
{Contextual:
[Background: Relevant information or context]
[Examples: Specific examples to guide the response]
[Resources: Useful references or sources]
}
{Communication:
[Audience: Who the output is intended for]
[Tone: The desired style or voice]
[Format: Structural elements like headings, bullet points]
}
{Assessment:
[Criteria: How success will be measured]
[Metrics: Specific indicators of quality]
}
## STEP 4: RETURN THE SUPER PROMPT
- Provide the super prompt in a clearly formatted structure
- Explain how the super prompt improves upon the original
- Highlight key additions that will lead to better results
Now, I'll analyze your prompt and transform it into a super prompt to help you achieve better results.
Why This Works
This super prompt tells the AI exactly what you want, for whom, and how to deliver it. You get responses tailored to your context, not just surface-level advice. And it works with any AI—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Deepseek, and more.
How to Use This Prompt
Copy the super prompt above. Paste it into your AI chat before your actual question. Add your question after the prompt. Watch the AI ask clarifying questions and deliver expert-level answers!
Before & After Example
Before:
“How to resolve conflict between team members?”
After (using the super prompt):
The AI will ask about your team, the situation, your goals, and then provide a detailed, actionable plan tailored to your needs.