
In a recent viral post on X, AI expert Louis Gleeson shared 10 ChatGPT prompts that he believes could significantly enhance everyday life. Gleeson, who is the founder of Sentient, a marketing agency specializing in AI and technology, argues that these prompts can be customized to improve learning, foster business ideas, and aid personal decision-making.
In his post, Gleeson outlines how the prompts can simplify complex subjects, create startup plans, generate viral content, and offer personal development advice. For instance, one prompt encourages users to ask ChatGPT to explain a topic as if they were a 20-year industry veteran, while another suggests seeking "brutally honest" feedback to refine ideas.
Here are the 10 prompts Gleeson provided:
1. Learn from an Expert: “Pretend you are an expert with 20 years of experience in {industry/topic}. Break down the core principles for a total beginner.”
2. Thought Partner: “Act as my personal thought partner. I’ll describe {my idea/problem}, and I want you to question every assumption.”
3. Effective Copywriting: “Rewrite this {landing page/sales pitch/email} to be more persuasive using proven frameworks like PAS or AIDA.”
4. Self-Analysis: “Act like a Nobel-winning psychologist. Analyze my behavior pattern {describe it}. What’s causing it?”
5. Startup Roadmap: “Help me refine my startup idea {idea}. Outline a roadmap from MVP to my first $10k in revenue.”
6. Learning Made Simple: “Teach me {complex skill or topic} like I’m 10 years old. Use simple language and quiz me afterward.”
7. Content Creation: “Turn this rough outline into a high-impact {LinkedIn post / twitter thread / Medium article}. Here’s my outline {insert}.”
8. Life Coaching: “I feel stuck because {situation}. Ask me 5 uncomfortable questions and give me an honest action plan.”
9. Startup Evaluation: “You’re a brutally honest investor. Tear apart my startup idea {insert}. What’s flawed or promising?”
10. Goal Setting: “I need a personal strategy for {goal}. Give me a 30-day action plan with specific actions and milestones.”
Gleeson’s prompts have sparked a range of reactions, with some praising their practicality and others expressing skepticism about the reliance on AI for life guidance. One user noted, “Thank you for the great input,” while another criticized the encouragement of AI dependency.