Getting Started with ChatGPT

Everyone is talking about ChatGPT.

But only 14% of people have used it (according to the latest survey by Pew Research).

If you're one of the 86% who haven't used ChatGPT yet, here are 10 beginner prompts to help you get started:

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

1. Train ChatGPT to generate prompts for you.

Use this prompt:

"I'm new to using ChatGPT and I am a [insert your profession]. Generate a list of the 10 best prompts that will help me be more productive."

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

2. Improve your writing by getting specific feedback.

Prompt:

[paste your writing]

"Proofread my writing above. Fix grammar and spelling mistakes. And make suggestions that will improve the clarity of my writing"

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3. Create a winning resume to help you land your next job.

Prompt:

Analyze my professional details below and create a persuasive resume that will help me get the job of [enter job details]:

[Enter your professional details]

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

4. Accelerate your learning with the 80/20 principle:

Prompt:

"I want to learn about [insert topic]. Identify and share the most important 20% of learnings from this topic that will help me understand 80% of it."

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

5. Learn and develop any new skill.

Prompt:

"I want to learn / get better at [insert desired skill]. I am a complete beginner. Create a 30 day learning plan that will help a beginner like me learn and improve this skill."

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

6. Save time by summarizing long texts and documents.

Prompt:

"Summarize the text below and give me a list of bullet points with key insights and the most important facts."

[insert text]

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

7. Use stories and metaphors to aid your memory.

Prompt:

"I am currently learning about [insert topic]. Convert the key lessons from this topic into engaging stories and metaphors to aid my memorization."

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

8. Accelerate your career by learning from the best.

Prompt:

"Analyze the top performers in [insert your field of work]. Give me a list of the most important lessons I can learn from these top performers to boost my productivity."

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

9. Understand things faster by simplifying complex texts.

Prompt:

"Rewrite the text below and make it easy for a beginner to understand".

[insert text]

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023

10. Ask ChatGPT to help you become better at using ChatGPT.

Prompt:

"Create a beginner's guide to using ChatGPT. Topics should include prompts, priming, and personas. Include examples. The guide should be no longer than 500 words."

— Zain Kahn (@heykahn) June 6, 2023