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“Give AI an identity before you give it a task.”
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“Give AI an identity before you give it a task.”
“Constraints don't limit AI — they unleash its creativity.”
“One example is worth a thousand words of instructions.”
“If you want a smart answer, ask for thinking out loud.”
“Context quality beats prompt quality — always.”
“The context window is RAM — don't fill it with garbage.”
“RAG is an open-book exam — don't expect AI to memorize your textbook.”
“Structured input produces structured output.”
“Don't use a cannon to kill a fly — pick the right model for the job.”
“Wrappers are your real tools — models are just engines.”
“Fine-tuning is the last resort — not the first.”
“The first draft is clay — don't present it as the final product.”
“Output format is a feature, not a detail — always specify it.”
“Make AI review itself — it's its own best critic.”
“Don't start with a question — start with an artifact.”
“Artifacts are context suitcases — carry them from tool to tool.”
“Stack artifacts like bricks — each one builds on the last.”
“A living artifact beats a perfect one.”
“New chat for new task — don't pollute the context.”
“Long-term memory is your job — don't depend on the model.”
“Summarize before you continue — summaries are the best context investment.”
“Custom instructions are autopilot — set once, benefit forever.”
“Consult a second model — one opinion isn't an opinion.”
“Specialize each AI tool for its strength — don't use one tool for everything.”
“You are the leader — AI is your team, not your replacement.”
“Tell your AI you're sharing this with someone who has ADHD — simplicity improves to exactly the right level.”
“Ask for explanation as if teaching a curious 12-year-old — complexity vanishes, clarity stays.”
“"I'm presenting this to a CEO who has 2 minutes." Watch 10 pages become 10 sentences.”
“Tell AI your reader is a skeptical domain expert — it will improve reasoning and cut fluff instantly.”
“Ask AI to argue against its own answer — the strongest idea survives the toughest critic.”
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