# 7 Proven AI Prompting Hacks To Enhance Productivity ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YIT6jd0s79Y/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=0s) - Using AI does not always produce the desired results, but there are methods to achieve perfect results every time when prompting AI [(00:00:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=2s). - Seven proven AI prompting hacks have been created to enhance productivity [(00:00:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=9s). - A variety of AI platforms can be used with these hacks, including Co-pilot and [[ChatGPT | Chat GPT]] [(00:00:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=18s). - The hacks are platform-agnostic, meaning they can be applied to multiple AI platforms, not just Co-pilot [(00:00:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=21s). - The seven hacks will be presented, starting with the first hack, which is prompt generation [(00:00:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=22s). ## Prompt Generation [(00:00:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=26s) - To generate a prompt, analyze the style and tone of a piece of text using Co-pilot, then create a prompt that can be used in the future to create the same style and tone [(00:00:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=26s). - The generated prompt can be tweaked by adding specific characteristics, such as a hint of fun, and Co-pilot will rewrite the prompt based on the feedback [(00:00:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=57s). - To add context to the prompt, specify the purpose of the content, such as creating content for a website, and rewrite the prompt accordingly [(00:01:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=71s). - The prompt can then be used to generate content that matches the specified style and tone by copying and pasting the prompt and adding the content to be rewritten [(00:01:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=79s). - The content to be rewritten can be in the form of bullet points or random thoughts, and Co-pilot will transform it into content that matches the specified style and tone [(00:01:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=89s). - Prompt generation is a great way to build consistency in all content [(00:01:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=98s). ## Building A Response [(00:01:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=103s) - Building a response is a helpful technique when working on a task but unsure what information to provide, and it can be applied to various tasks such as creating an "About Me" section for a website [(00:01:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=103s). - To build a response, provide some context about the task, and then ask a series of questions to gather necessary information, which can then be used to generate the content [(00:01:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=112s). - This technique involves using a tool like Co-pilot to generate basic questions to gather information, and then pasting the answers to those questions to generate the content based on the replies [(00:02:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=125s). - The generated content can be further refined by taking the original prompt and rewriting it in a specific tone or style, such as "homeone" [(00:02:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=145s). - Building a response is an effective way to have a tool like Co-pilot do the work of gathering necessary information and generating content, making it a great way to enhance productivity [(00:02:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=151s). ## Self-Critic [(00:02:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=165s) - To refine ideas or make a decision, ask Co-Pilot to generate a list of options, such as appetizers for an end-of-summer party, which will yield different results compared to a Christmas party [(00:02:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=165s). - The generated list can be further refined by asking Co-Pilot to be its own self-edit, by requesting the top three options and the reasons why they were chosen, as well as asking if any options were missed [(00:03:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=191s). - This self-editing process can provide additional options and help narrow down the choices, allowing for a more informed decision [(00:03:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=201s). - The top options can be further explored by generating recipes or more information, such as the recipe for the top choice [(00:03:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=206s). - This process can be used to enhance productivity by streamlining decision-making and refining ideas [(00:03:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=219s). ## How to Ask for Feedback [(00:03:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=221s) - Asking for feedback from AI tools like Co-pilot can be useful for improving content such as email replies or report content, and can be initiated by saying "provide feedback on the below" [(00:03:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=221s). - However, Co-pilot's initial feedback may be overly positive, so it's necessary to ask for constructive criticism with specific suggestions for improvement to get better feedback [(00:04:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=257s). - When asking for constructive criticism, Co-pilot may provide rewritten content based on its suggestions, but it's essential to remember that the user is the driver and has the final vision, so they don't have to implement all suggested changes [(00:04:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=263s). - Users can also ask Co-pilot to rewrite content based on specific suggestions, such as saying "rewrite for one" to make changes based on the first bullet point [(00:04:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=282s). ## Choice of Language - Varied & Language to Avoid [(00:04:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=296s) - Using specific language in AI prompts can help generate more unique ideas, and specifying the language to avoid can also enhance the output [(00:04:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=296s). - Including words or phrases to avoid in the prompt, such as "ultimate" and "mastering", can help the AI generate more varied and unique responses [(00:05:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=314s). - Specifying the type of language desired, such as "unique titles using very language", can also help the AI produce more diverse and creative output [(00:05:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=317s). - Sharing unique prompts and ideas can be helpful, and compiling them can provide valuable resources for others [(00:05:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=336s). - Specifying the output can also be an effective way to enhance productivity with AI prompts [(00:05:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=345s). ## Specify Output [(00:05:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=347s) - Specifying the output format can help achieve the desired format, such as a list, paragraph, or table, when generating content with AI tools like Co-pilot [(00:05:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=347s). - To change the output format from a list to a paragraph, the prompt can be modified to specify the desired format, resulting in a paragraph without an intro or outro sentence [(00:06:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=362s). - Adding the phrase "paragraph only" to the prompt can help eliminate the ending sentence that Co-pilot often adds to engage with the user, making it easier to copy and paste the content into another app [(00:06:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=377s). - Specifying the output format as a table allows for easy exportation of the content into [[Microsoft Excel | Excel]], and columns can be specified to organize the data, such as coffee variety, region, and sub-region [(00:06:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=401s). - Co-pilot's ability to put content into tables makes it easy to export the data into other applications, such as Excel, [[Word]], or [[PDF]] [(00:06:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=411s). ## Customize Code [(00:06:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=418s) - Customizing code can be achieved by using Co-Pilot, even for those who are not coding experts, to generate HTML code from an Excel file attached to the platform [(00:06:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=418s). - To create a table and HTML code from the file, users can select the file and ask Co-Pilot to generate the code, which can then be copied and pasted into a website [(00:07:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=433s). - The generated code can be further customized by asking Co-Pilot to add spacing, center the table, add borders, and incorporate specific colors and font types to match a desired branding [(00:07:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=462s). - This customization process can result in more complex HTML coding, but still does not require the use of coding language, instead relying on simple language prompts [(00:07:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=471s). - The revised coding can then be copied and pasted into the website, resulting in a table that matches the desired branding and appearance [(00:08:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT6jd0s79Y&t=483s).