Three steps to unlocking AI’s full potential

Are you frustrated that you’re only scratching the surface of what AI can do for you?

Most people use AI to help with emails, which can be exasperating when you know there’s so much more it can offer, but it’s hard to understand how to unlock it. In this article, I’ll share three essential steps to unleash AI’s full potential, transforming how you work and achieve results.

Step 1: Equip AI with the right information

AI shines brightest when you provide it with clear and detailed information. Get specific about what you’re trying to achieve and ask AI what it needs from you.

Example:

Instead of asking, “Help me write a business plan,” try:

“I need a business plan for a tech startup focusing on sustainable energy solutions. What specific questions do you need to ask me to create a high-quality plan?”

AI aims to please. Without clear instructions, it guesses what you might want, often missing the mark. By asking it what it needs to help you, AI collaborates more effectively, delivering results that align with your goals.

Step 2: Immerse AI in rich context

The more context you give AI, the better your results will be. AI is trained on vast amounts of data, so without specific context, it provides generic answers. But you don’t want generic — you want personalised solutions that matter to you.

If you’ve been using AI models like ChatGPT for a while, they may already know quite a bit about you. You can say:

“Based on what you know about me, fill out the responses to the questions above. If you’re not sure, make an educated guess, and I’ll edit it later.”

In seconds, AI provides you with a tailored draft.

Pro tip:

If AI’s responses are too vague, don’t worry! Use a free voice-to-text app like Google Recorder and talk through your answers. Speaking is the fastest way to unpack everything in your mind. Don’t worry about pauses or jumping around topics. Once recorded, share the transcript with your AI and say:

“The previous output didn’t quite hit the spot. Here’s more context. Please use this to enhance your answers.”

Remember, you can also upload documents like proposals or previous plans to give AI more to work with.

Step 3: Let AI refine its own output

Think of the initial AI-generated content as a draft. It’s a good start but might not be perfect. What if you could have an expert review it?

Ask AI to critique and improve its work:

“Act as an expert in this field and review your work. Make suggestions and recommendations for improvements.”

You’ll find that when AI reviews and refines its own output, the results improve dramatically.

Final touch:

Always review the AI’s work yourself. It’s tempting to consider it “done”, but taking the time to add your insights ensures the final product truly meets your needs. You’ve saved hours of work — use some of that time to perfect the result.

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