30 prompts
ChatGPT
Cold Email That Gets Replies
Write a cold email to [name] at [company]. They are a [job title] in the [industry] industry. My product is [product description] and the key benefit for them is [specific benefit]. Requirements: under 150 words, conversational tone, zero buzzwords, subject line that creates curiosity without clickbait, end with a specific low-friction CTA such as a 15-minute call.
Roast My Business Idea
Act as a brutally honest startup investor who has seen thousands of pitches fail. Analyze my business idea: [describe your idea]. Give me: 1) The 3 biggest structural flaws, 2) The most likely reason it fails within 12 months, 3) What a smarter version of this idea looks like, 4) The single question I have not asked that will determine everything. Be direct. Do not soften the feedback.
Viral Twitter Thread
Write a Twitter thread about [topic] optimized for engagement. Structure: Tweet 1 is a bold hook under 280 characters, no question as the opener. Tweets 2 through 8 each deliver one specific insight, tip, or fact with concrete examples. Tweet 9 summarizes the key takeaway. Tweet 10 is a follow CTA. Use numbers and line breaks. No filler words.
90-Day Marketing Strategy
Create a 90-day marketing strategy for [business name] with a total budget of [amount]. Deliverables: two to three audience personas with demographics and pain points, top three channels with rationale for each, content themes per channel, key metrics to track weekly, a week-by-week action plan for the first month, and realistic targets. Give specific tactics, not just frameworks.
Product Description in 3 Formats
Write three product descriptions for [product name]. Key features: [list features]. Target customer: [describe]. Price point: [price]. Version 1: 50 words for marketplace listings. Version 2: 150 words for a product page. Version 3: 300 words in storytelling format. All three should lead with benefits not features and make the reader feel something.
20 Low-Competition Blog Topics
I run a blog about [niche]. My target audience is [describe]. Generate 20 specific blog post ideas that answer real search queries, are specific enough to rank without massive domain authority, and can be covered thoroughly in 1500 words. For each idea include: the likely search intent, estimated competition level as easy, medium, or hard, and a one-line hook for the intro.
Analyze Data and Extract Insights
Analyze this data: [paste your data]. Tell me: 1) The three most important signals in this data, 2) What I should be concerned about, 3) What is performing better than expected, 4) The single highest-impact action I should take based on this, 5) What data I am missing that would make this analysis clearer.
Build a Personal Productivity System
Design a personalized productivity system for my situation. Context: I work as [job type], I have [X hours per day] for focused work, and my biggest struggle is [problem]. Deliverables: a daily schedule template, a weekly review process, a task prioritization framework, and three specific habits to build in order. Base it on proven systems but make it realistic for my situation.
Handle Any Sales Objection
I am in sales and I keep getting this objection: [describe the objection]. Write three different responses I can use depending on the situation. Response 1: empathetic and exploratory to understand the real concern. Response 2: direct and confident to reframe the objection as a non-issue. Response 3: uses social proof or a case study to dissolve the objection. Keep each under 75 words.
Write a Job Description That Attracts A-Players
Write a job description for a [job title] role at [company type]. The ideal candidate has [key skills and experience]. Do not write a generic list of requirements. Instead write it like a pitch to someone who already has options. Include: what makes this role interesting, what the person will actually own and build, what success looks like in the first 90 days, and the team culture honestly described. No corporate jargon.
Personal Budget Audit
Act as a personal finance advisor. Review my current financial situation: monthly income is [amount], monthly expenses are [list categories and amounts], current savings rate is [percentage], and my goal is [financial goal]. Give me: 1) Three expenses to cut or reduce immediately with specific reasoning, 2) The fastest path to my stated goal given my current numbers, 3) One financial habit to build that will compound over time, 4) What I am getting wrong about my approach.
Negotiate a Higher Salary
Help me negotiate a higher salary for [job title] at [company type]. My current offer is [amount]. Market rate for this role in [location] based on my research is [range]. My strongest leverage points are [list your skills and experience]. Write me: 1) An opening statement for the negotiation conversation, 2) A response if they say the budget is fixed, 3) A counter if they come back with a small increase, 4) Alternative asks if salary truly cannot move.
Explain Any Topic Like an Expert
I need to understand [topic] well enough to have an intelligent conversation about it. I currently know [your current level of knowledge]. Give me: 1) The core idea in one plain-English sentence, 2) The five things an expert would consider foundational knowledge, 3) The most common misconception non-experts have, 4) One surprising or counterintuitive fact about this topic, 5) The two or three people or resources considered most authoritative in this space.
Follow-Up Email After No Response
Write a follow-up email to [name] at [company] who has not responded to my previous message about [topic]. Context: I sent the first email [X days] ago. I do not want to be annoying or pushy. Write three versions: Version 1 adds genuine new value they would care about. Version 2 is a short and direct check-in. Version 3 is a polite breakup email that leaves the door open. All under 100 words each.
Write Your Brand Story
Write a brand story for [company or personal brand]. Key facts: founded by [founder description], exists to solve [problem], serves [target audience], and the origin story is [brief description]. Write it in first person, under 250 words, in a conversational tone. It should cover why we started, who we are building for, what we believe, and why that matters. Avoid cliches about passion and disruption.
5-Part Email Sales Sequence
Write a 5-email sales sequence for [product or service] targeting [audience]. Email 1 identifies and validates the pain point. Email 2 introduces the solution and its core benefit. Email 3 provides a case study or specific social proof. Email 4 directly addresses the most common objection. Email 5 is a final CTA with a reason to act now. Each email under 200 words with a subject line for each.
Ad Copy in 3 Angles
Write Facebook and Instagram ad copy for [product or service]. Target audience: [describe]. Write three complete ads, each testing a different angle. Ad 1 leads with the primary pain point. Ad 2 leads with aspiration and desired outcome. Ad 3 leads with social proof or credibility. For each provide: primary text under 125 characters, a headline under 40 characters, and a CTA button suggestion.
Landing Page Copy
Write conversion-optimized copy for a landing page for [product or service]. Include: a headline that communicates the primary benefit in under 10 words, a subheadline that provides supporting context, three key benefit sections each with a heading and two to three sentences, a social proof section placeholder, three FAQ answers addressing the main objections, and two CTA button options.
LinkedIn Connection Message
Write a LinkedIn connection request message to [name], who is a [job title] at [company]. My reason for connecting is [honest reason]. Keep it under 300 characters, conversational, specific to them, and with no pitch in the initial message. Write three variations from most casual to most professional.
Customer Onboarding Email Sequence
Write a 4-email onboarding sequence for new customers of [product or service]. Email 1 is sent immediately after purchase and sets expectations. Email 2 is sent on day 3 and drives the first key action. Email 3 is sent on day 7 and reinforces value with a quick win or tip. Email 4 is sent on day 14 and checks in while pointing toward advanced features. Each email should have a clear single purpose and CTA.
Debug and Fix My Code
Debug this code: [paste code]. Language: [specify]. Provide: 1) A clear identification of every bug with the line reference and explanation of what is wrong, 2) The root cause of each issue, 3) The corrected version of the code, 4) A brief explanation of each fix so I understand what changed and why, 5) Any additional issues you notice that are not bugs but could cause problems.
Optimize for Performance
Optimize this code for performance: [paste code]. Identify: the biggest performance bottlenecks, any unnecessary computation or redundant operations, memory usage issues, and algorithmic improvements. For each optimization provide the improved code, the expected performance impact, and any trade-offs such as readability vs speed. Show before and after comparison.
Write Unit Tests
Write comprehensive unit tests for this function or module: [paste code]. Testing framework: [specify, e.g. Jest, Pytest]. Cover: the happy path with expected inputs and outputs, all edge cases you can identify, error and exception handling, boundary conditions, and any state that needs to be mocked. Each test should have a clear descriptive name. Include a brief comment explaining why each test case matters.
Write and Optimize SQL Queries
Help me with this SQL problem: [describe what you need or paste your current query]. Database: [MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.]. Table structure: [describe or paste schema]. Either write the query from scratch or optimize the existing one. Provide: the working query, an explanation of the logic, any indexes that would improve performance, and alternative approaches if relevant. If the query is complex, break down each clause.
10 Headline Variations
Write 10 headline variations for this content: [describe your content or paste the draft]. Requirements: include at least two with specific numbers, two that create curiosity without clickbait, two that make a direct bold claim, two addressing a specific pain point, and two promising a concrete outcome. Grade each from 1 to 10 for likely click-through rate and explain the reasoning in one sentence each.
Short Story Opening Scene
Write the opening scene of a short story with this premise: [describe]. Requirements: start in the middle of the action, establish the character and setting within the first three paragraphs, create a specific and immediate conflict or tension, use showing not telling throughout, and end the scene on a beat that makes it impossible not to read the next part. Around 400 words.
Platform-Specific Content Repurpose
Take this content: [paste your article, video script, or post] and repurpose it for three different platforms. For LinkedIn: a professional insight post with a strong opening line, around 150 words. For Twitter: a 280-character punchy observation that stands alone. For Instagram: a caption with a hook first line, a concise message, and a closing question to drive comments. Maintain the core idea but adapt the tone and format for each platform.
Create Flashcard Set
Create a set of 20 flashcards for studying [topic]. Format each card as: Front: [question or term] / Back: [answer or definition]. Include a mix of: definition cards, application cards that test understanding through examples, comparison cards that distinguish between related concepts, and cards testing cause-and-effect relationships. Vary difficulty from foundational recall to applied analysis.
Solve Step by Step
Solve this problem step by step: [paste the problem]. Show every step clearly labeled with reasoning. After the solution: identify what type of problem this is, list the key concepts or formulas required to solve it, explain the most common mistake students make on this type of problem, and provide a similar practice problem so I can test my understanding.
Quiz Me on This Material
Quiz me on [topic or content]. Ask me 10 questions progressing from easy to hard: three basic recall questions, four comprehension questions requiring explanation or application, and three analysis questions requiring me to connect concepts or evaluate arguments. After each answer I provide, tell me whether I am correct, what the complete correct answer is, and correct any misconceptions in my response. Start with question one.