Prompt Library

I'm a [your profession] and I'm new to AI tools. What are three specific things you could help me with in my daily work?

I need help with [describe your main work task]. Compare how ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini would each approach this. Which would you recommend for my use case and why?

I work as [profession]. My three most time-consuming recurring tasks are [list them]. Which one would benefit most from AI assistance? Give me a specific way to start today.

What are three things you're genuinely not good at or likely to get wrong? I want to know your limitations before I rely on you for professional work.

Write a [formal/friendly] email to [recipient] about [topic]. Goal: [what you want to happen]. Tone: [how it should sound]. Length: [short/medium/one page].

Here are my notes from a meeting: [paste notes]. Organize them into: decisions made, action items with owners, and open questions.

I'm trying to decide between [option A] and [option B]. Here's my situation: [describe]. What questions should I be asking myself that I might not be considering?

I asked you [describe what you asked] and got [describe the result]. That wasn't what I needed. Here's what I actually want: [be specific]. Try again with that in mind.

Here's a prompt I wrote: "[paste your prompt]". Rewrite it to be more specific and more likely to get a useful result. Then run the improved version.

I work as [profession]. Walk me through five specific, non-obvious ways you could save me time this week — with an example prompt for each one.

You just told me [paste the claim]. Is this accurate? Show me sources. If you're not confident, tell me that explicitly.

I'm going to use this information for [purpose]: [paste AI-generated text]. Flag anything that should be verified before I rely on it. Mark your confidence level on each claim.

What did you just tell me that you're least confident about? What could you be wrong about in your previous response? Be specific.

Give me three strong arguments against this conclusion: [paste AI's conclusion]. I want to pressure-test it before I use it.

For every factual claim in your next response — any number, name, date, statistic, or legal reference — include a source or clearly mark it as "unverified."

My calendar and tasks today: [paste]. My priority this week: [state it]. What must happen today, what should I do first, and what am I possibly missing?

I'm choosing between [A] and [B]. My priorities are [list]. Which would you lean toward and why — don't just list pros and cons, give me a recommendation.

I worked on [list] today. Didn't finish [list]. Help me close two pending threads in three sentences each, and tell me what to pick up first tomorrow.

Here are my priorities for this week: [list]. Here is what's on my calendar: [paste or describe]. Help me allocate my time so the most important things actually get done.

I have high energy in the [morning/afternoon/evening]. Here are my tasks for the week: [list]. Help me sequence them to match my energy levels and protect my peak hours for deep work.

I have [X] unread emails. Here are the subject lines and senders: [paste list]. Group them into: (1) respond today, (2) respond this week, (3) probably don't need a response. Flag anything time-sensitive.

I frequently need to send emails [describing a recurring scenario]. Write me a flexible template I can personalize in under two minutes, in a warm but professional tone.

I need to reply to this email: [paste]. The situation is sensitive because [explain]. Help me write a response that is [firm / warm / clear] without being [aggressive / vague / over-apologetic].

I'll be away from [date] to [date]. Write an out-of-office message that's professional, includes who to contact for urgent matters ([name, email]), and doesn't overshare.

I spend about [X hours] on email per day. Walk me through a realistic system to cut that in half using AI assistance, templates, and batching. Make it specific to someone who uses [Gmail/Outlook].

Here are my raw notes from a meeting: [paste]. Extract all action items with owners, decisions made, open questions, and anything I personally committed to.

Here are my open items: [list]. What's urgent vs. feels urgent? What's been sitting too long? What should I move, delegate, or drop? What are my top three for next week?

I forgot to [what you forgot] for [person]. Help me write a brief message that acknowledges it without over-apologizing and gets things moving again.

I want to track commitments I make to other people so nothing falls through. Design a simple weekly tracking template I can maintain in under 5 minutes per day.

I need to delegate [task] to [person]. They are [describe their experience level]. Write a clear brief that explains what needs to be done, why it matters, what good looks like, and the deadline.

I have a meeting in [X] about [topic] with [attendees]. My goal: [what you want]. Give me two questions to ask and one thing to watch for.

Here are my rough notes: [paste]. Give me a clean summary with decisions, action items with owners, and open questions. One page max.

I want to propose [idea] to [person who decides]. They care most about [their priorities]. Frame this so it leads with what matters to them and anticipates the main objection.

Write a concise status update for [project/initiative] for [audience: team / executive / client]. Cover: where we are, what's next, any blockers. Tone: [confident / cautious / energizing].

My recurring [weekly/monthly] meeting on [topic] has become unfocused. Here's the current format: [describe]. Redesign it — or replace it with an async alternative that takes less of everyone's time.

Explain [topic/industry] to me as a smart non-expert in 5 minutes of reading. What do I need to know to have an intelligent conversation about it?

Here is [document]: [paste]. Give me the main point in two sentences, the three most important findings, and one question I should explore further.

This data shows [describe]. Help me decide what to highlight, write the narrative, and anticipate the questions I'll get.

I need to understand [competitor / market / trend]. What are the three most important things to know? What do most people miss about this? What would you want to know if you were in my position?

I believe [your assumption or conclusion]. What's the strongest case against this? What evidence would change my mind? What am I likely not considering?

I need to write [type] about [topic] for [audience]. Main point: [one sentence]. Key points: [bullet list]. Produce a complete first draft — not perfect, just complete.

Write the first two minutes of my talk on [topic] for [audience]. Open with something that earns attention. Then bridge to why this matters to them.

Edit this for clarity and conciseness. Remove what doesn't need to be there. Don't change my voice — make it cleaner.

Read this paragraph: [paste]. Does it sound like AI wrote it? What phrases give it away? Rewrite it to sound more human — specific, direct, slightly imperfect.

Here are three examples of my writing: [paste]. Now write [what you need] in a style consistent with how I write. Match my tone, sentence length, and vocabulary.

Here is [financial statement]: [paste]. Explain it in plain language. What's doing well, what's a problem, and what two or three numbers should I focus on?

I need a formula in Excel/Sheets that [does what]. My data has these columns: [describe]. What's the formula and how do I use it?

I need to present these numbers to [audience]: [paste]. Which three numbers matter most for them? Translate each into plain language and help me frame a coherent story.

I need to create a budget for [project / department / event]. Main cost categories: [list]. Help me build a simple framework I can fill in, with a column for forecast vs. actual.

Explain [financial concept — e.g., EBITDA, cash flow, gross margin] to me in plain language. Give me a simple example using numbers, then tell me when this number matters most.

Plan 5 dinners for [number] people. Dietary needs: [list]. Cooking time available: [range]. Ingredients I already have: [list]. Include a focused shopping list.

Here are our family commitments for the next [period]: [list]. I see conflicts on [dates]. Help me think through the trade-offs and propose solutions.

A contractor did work that wasn't up to standard. The issue: [describe]. Draft a professional message requesting [refund / redo]. Clear, documented, not aggressive.

I'm going on a [duration] trip to [destination] in [season] for [purpose]. The weather will be [describe]. I tend to overpack. Build me a minimal, realistic packing list.

My [family member / I] has been [describe symptoms or situation]. Help me describe this clearly to a doctor — specific and useful. What questions should I ask at the appointment?

Here are my assets: [list]. Here are my liabilities: [list]. What's my net worth and what does it tell me about my financial position?

My after-tax monthly income is [amount]. Fixed expenses: [list]. Variable expenses: [describe]. I want to save [amount/percentage]. Build a budget that works with this and flag where I'm likely overspending.

I'm meeting a financial advisor for the first time. My situation: [brief description]. What questions should I ask, what should I bring, and what are the red flags I should watch for?

Explain [financial product — e.g., Roth IRA, index fund, term life insurance] in plain language. Who is it best for? What are the main trade-offs? What questions should I ask before signing up?

I'm considering [purchase]. It costs [amount]. Here is my financial situation: [brief description]. Walk me through how to think about this decision — not whether to do it, but how to evaluate it properly.

I need to understand [topic] for professional reasons. I have [time]. Give me the framework — core concepts, key vocabulary, most important things to understand first.

The main idea of [what you read] is [summarize]. How does this apply to my situation as [role/context]? What's one thing I could do in the next week based on this?

I want to practice [skill]. I'll [describe the scenario]. Push back, ask hard questions, and give me feedback after each exchange.

I want to get better at [skill/topic] over the next [timeframe]. I have [X hours per week] available. Build me a realistic learning plan with specific resources and milestones.

Here's something that didn't go well: [describe situation]. Help me do a quick post-mortem: what happened, what I could have done differently, and what I should do differently next time.

Explain [AI development or trend] in plain language. What does it actually mean for someone who works in [profession]? What's the realistic timeline? What should I be doing about it now?

Here's how I currently use AI at work: [describe]. What gaps do I have compared to where this technology is heading? What should I prioritize learning in the next six months?

I want to stay informed about developments in AI without spending more than [X minutes per day/week]. Design a simple system for following what matters to someone in [profession/industry].

I work as [profession]. Here are the tools I currently use: [list]. Based on how I spend my time, which AI tools should I add, which should I use more, and which might I not need?

I need to build a personal prompt library for my work as [profession]. The five tasks I do most often are: [list]. Write me a reusable prompt template for each one.

I want to build an AI habit over the next 30 days. I work as [profession] and my biggest time drains are [list]. Design a day-by-day plan — starting simple and building up — so I end the month with real habits, not just good intentions.

Here's how I used AI this month: [describe what you did, what worked, what didn't]. What should I keep doing, stop doing, and try next month?

I want to set up a custom system prompt or persona for the AI tool I use most. I work as [profession], my main use cases are [list], and I want the AI to always [specific behavior]. Help me write a setup instruction I can paste at the start of every session.