Master the Perfect ChatGPT Prompt Formula (in just 8 minutes)!
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Here are the 6 key components that make up the perfect formula for ChatGPT and Google Bard: Task, Context, Exemplars, Persona, Format, and Tone.
In this video we go through real-world examples and demonstrate how each component contributes to the effectiveness of the prompt (aka the better the prompt, the better the output)!
The Task sentence needs to articulate the end goal and start with an action verb.
Use three guiding questions to help structure relevant and sufficient Context.
Exemplars can drastically improve the quality of the output by giving specific examples for the AI to reference.
For Persona, think of who you would ideally want the AI to be in the given task situation.
Visualizing your desired end result will let you know what format to use in your prompt.
And you can actually use ChatGPT to generate a list of Tone keywords for you to use!
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00:00 I found the Perfect ChatGPT Formula
00:40 The 6 Prompt Components
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02:07 Context
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04:28 Persona
05:18 Format
06:20 Tone
07:05 Example using the Perfect Prompt Formula
08:01 Good vs. Bad Prompt Outputs
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Team ChatGPT or Bard? Lemme know down below 😉 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 I found the Perfect ChatGPT Formula 00:40 The 6 Prompt Components 01:39 Task 02:07 Context 03:05 Exemplars 04:28 Persona 05:18 Format 06:20 Tone 07:05 Example using the Perfect Prompt Formula 08:01 Good vs. Bad Prompt Outputs
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@@LukeBarousse Same!!
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@@Donzell1Dawson Is that from the app Poe?
This awesome video is such a simple necessity THANK YOU. I've been trying to use chat gpt for my d&d games and this makes it so much easier. Please make more videos on in and outs of ai and I'll keep watching 🫡👍
Figuring out the amount of context to give ChatGPT has been my BIGGEST frustration; appreciate how you broke this down
Agreed with you 100% Luke! I used to go ON AND ON and realized there's definitely a point of diminishing returns. Now the 3 questions just acts as a guardrail for me not to waste too much time giving background info!
Same. It's so clear to me this isn't even close to being an "AI" like everyone keeps going on about. I know content creators like Jeff Su and trying to help but the minute I need to use math formulas to get GPT to understand what I want?? Kind of defeats the whole purpose. And it's almost like GPT "Pro" is dumber than 3.5??? I just upgraded and the actual experience isn't anything like the KZhead hyptrain is claiming it is.
@@Reclaimer77no, you just have to learn to talk to it. GPT-4 is absolutely amazing.
@@alpha0xide9 Well after a LOT of frustration I've apparently coded my first ever Python Windows app using ChatGPT. Soooo, I guess maybe I was overly harsh. I will say it takes a LOT of prodding and rephrasing stuff. But considering I haven't seriously used a CMD prompt for writing code since my first Tandy T-1000 (showing my age)....I'm kinda stoked lol
Same here Luke! It helps to imagine what the output would look like and try to use that when figuring out the amount of context.
Wasted hours on prompt engineering courses on youtube and did not get anything i didn't know but your 8 minute video teach way more than any other video on KZhead. Keep up the good work. 👍
Hahaha that's what I love to hear 😁
I wanted to learn prompt engineering so I checked lots of resources on the net, but none of them were as useful and helpful as this video. Thank you so much for creating it.
No problem! 😁
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🚀 *The key formula for ChatGPT prompts involves six components: task, context, exemplars, persona, format, and tone.* 00:59 🧩 *The order of importance for the six components: task sets the goal, context adds relevant info, exemplars improve quality, persona shapes the responder, format structures output, and tone defines the writing style.* 01:57 📝 *Task component: Start with an action verb, clearly state the goal, whether simple or complex, to direct the output effectively.* 02:27 🌍 *Context component: Provide enough background info for ChatGPT, answering who, what success looks like, and the user's environment to narrow down possibilities.* 03:25 📚 *Exemplars component: Utilizing examples or frameworks significantly improves output quality across various tasks like resumes, interview questions, or job descriptions.* 04:51 👤 *Persona component: Define who ChatGPT should emulate, like a therapist for workout advice, a recruiter for job-seeking prompts, or even fictional characters for creative fun.* 05:48 📊 *Format component: Visualize the desired output format, be it tables, emails, bullet points, code blocks, or paragraphs to suit the task efficiently.* 06:46 🗣️ *Tone component: Specify the desired tone, whether casual, formal, enthusiastic, or specific feelings, guiding ChatGPT to match the writing style.* Made with HARPA AI
This deserves to be pinned.
THANK YOU:):)
Came here for this since I don't have my laptop on me rn, only my phone. Appreciate it
I seriously love this, especially the "tell it the feeling you want so that it gives you 5 tone keywords you can include in a prompt for ChatGPT". I saw one somewhere where you can ask it to play devil's advocate so you can see debatable opinions/outputs for either decision making or stuff like that. The options are endless, which I absolutely love. Thank you! Also, I noticed that the examples (black screen with moving white dots and then the copy over it) are on the screen longer. Thank you!! Not sure why but it helps me take in and absorb the info easier. Love it!!
No problem! Glad you found this helpful 😁
Really great value in such a short video, Jeff! Context has always been the trickiest part for me but I've found that sometimes less can be more in the initial prompt. Additional context can always be fed in later on using the conversational interface :3 Also, congrats on 500k! I'm so happy to see how far your channel has come along 😄 I'm gonna make a prediction and say you'll reach 1mil by the end of the year!
Agreed Andrea! Sometimes I like to follow up as well. I'm basically trying to find that sweet spot where I can get 80% of the way there with the initial prompt, then fine-tune as needed 😁
Jeff is a super instructor. He presents detailed content in an easy to understand way, and makes it fun and approachable!
Thanks 😁
The best video I ever watched on Prompt Engineering, Fed up with so many videos watching hours of content to find nothing at the end. Just in less than 10 minutes, You conveyed everything. I'm sold at 3rd minute itself. Best example of technical content. Sub'd now
Woohooo thank you my friend 😁
Your formula simplifies a complex process. Also, kudos on the clarity and energy in your videos - it really helps.
Glad you found this helpful my friend!
Love this format! Thanks for the work to put this together, Jeff. This is the kind of ChatGPT help I’ve been looking for ❤
It took a while but I'm glad you found this helpful!!!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: Task: This is the most important part, tell the AI what you want it to do (write, generate, analyze). Context: Give relevant background info to guide the AI towards the desired outcome. Ask yourself: Who? What? Why? When? Where? ✨ Exemplars: Provide examples to improve the quality of the output. Persona: Imagine the AI acting as a specific character (e.g., business coach, writer). Format: Specify the format of the output (e.g., email, code, bullet points). Tone: Set the desired tone of the AI's response (e.g., serious, funny, formal). ✅ Not all required: You don't need all 6 components for every prompt, just include what's relevant. Start with a checklist: Use this formula as a guide to ensure your prompts are clear and effective. Context: Focus on 3 things: user background, success definition, and environment. ⏱️ Example 1: Include background info but prioritize only what's relevant to the task. ✨ Example 2: Show a bad bullet point and then ask the AI to rewrite it in a better format. Example 3: Provide a framework (STAR method) for the AI to follow when answering an interview question. Exemplars: Not required for every prompt, but helpful to improve output quality. Persona: Imagine the AI acting as a specific helpful person (e.g., consultant, coach). Persona: Imagine the AI as a helpful expert (e.g., therapist, recruiter, marketer). - ♀️ Fictional characters work too (e.g., Batman). - ️ Format: Close your eyes and visualize your desired output format (e.g., table, email, code). - Common formats: Bullet points, emails, code blocks. - Most useful (professional): Paragraphs and markdown with headings. - ✏️ Proofreading tip: Ask the AI to bold all changes for easy review. - Tone: Use simple terms (casual/formal), emotions (witty/enthusiastic/pessimistic). - Pro tip: Tell the AI the desired feeling (e.g., serious but not arrogant). Combine all 6 components: Use all the prompt building blocks (task, context, persona, format, exemplars, tone) for a strong output. - Example email structure: Break down your desired email format into clear sections (e.g., tl;dr, background, results, thanks). - Clear & concise language: Instruct the AI to use easy-to-understand and professional language. - Confident & friendly tone: Aim for a balanced tone that sounds both authoritative and approachable. - Reference existing email (optional): If you have a similar email, include it for the AI to copy the format. - Simpler vs. detailed prompts: A more detailed prompt leads to better, less generic results. Made with HARPA AI
This is awesome Jeff. I’m glad I came across your video on ChatGPT prompts. It can be discouraging spending time to write the perfect prompt. Thank you!
No problem, glad you found this helpful 😁
Jeff, really love your videos! They're always filled with good and actionable info, and most importantly no bs. 😉
It's because I value my viewers' time!! 😁
This is very streamlined and easy to follow. I will pass this video along to associates who are having a hard time navigating chatGPT
I hope they find it helpful 😁
Almost 3 minutes in and there's so much value already! More power to you, Jeff! Thank you!
No problem my friend 😁
Usually dont comment and thought this would be clickbait but you definitively came through. Thank you for putting the time in to make actual valuable content, this is golden, im absolutely subing, liking, sharing etc. Cheers from Mexico City, again thank you.
Woohoooo thank you my friend! Glad I proved to you that I never make clickbait videos haha
I've definitely come back to reference this video several times. It has a great breakdown and provides examples - which is my learning style. Thank you for sharing this information.
No problem 😁
It's amazing how you were able to break this down so that viewers are able to easily understand, and I love this haha. Helped me out a lot! Gonna use this immediately!💯
Let me know how it goes! 😁
To me this is told too fast to make sense from someone who is trying to learn. It becomes uninteresting.
Thanks for the feedback!@@MR-vj8dn
Thanks, Jeff for this amazing and easy to follow video on ChatGPT. Congratulations on hitting 500k!
Thank you Frances!!
I love your video: watching it for the second time now... You did an awesome job, Jeff! Thanks. Please do more.
Glad to hear it my friend!
What a great video. I’m a newbie to ChatGPT. This was simple and almost immediately useable.
Glad to hear it my friend 😁
Thank you sir😊 It's my first time using Chatgpt and this video explains in a precise and concise way how it functions. Cheers from Cameroon 🇨🇲
That's what I love to hear! I've never been to Cameroon but I'd love to check it out sometime!
Got new job that needs me to utilized ChatGPT. Stumble upon this video for self-learning and this is so helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome 😁
Man this is Gold, I am blown away by how far AI has come. This stuff is actually really useful
Hey Heff Su. Really appreciate you being so professional and delivering top-notch work. Keep rocking it!
Thanks, will do! 😁
Excellent presentation. I found this out too. The key components here give you a higher quality result. I've found that breaking it down is helpful. I will ask if it understands or sometimes I will give it context, then an exemplar and ask it to respond "read" and only "read" so I don't use up memory. That allows me to load in content. I've found it does better with preloading it with context and exemplars then giving it a task after that.
That's a great tip, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the video, Jeff. Concise and useful tips as always. It looks like ChatGPT can use strikethrough text. So when using it for correcting texts (6:15), you can ask it to strikethrough the corrected words instead of deleting them, so that you don't have to hop between the corrected version and the original version.
That's a great point!!
Yes, as it uses MarkDown or HTML, one can ask it to use all kinds of formatting. You can even set the custom instructions to use a specific version of MarkDown, useful if you are using a note taking tool like Obsidian, Notion etc. that might be using their own versions of it.
Super helpful. Excellent content. One of the best videos on the channel so far (hard to choose)
Hahaha thank you! I'll try to make even better ones 😁
Lots of gold in this video and very well presented. Thanks man.
You're very welcome my friend 😁
Followed the example prompt to write an email for asking who wants to be in a beta program for my new POTS app. Gave me a really great first draft. Thanks!
Nice!!! Which ChatGPT version did you use?
Gpt 4. I also used your prompt to write a self review for work. Really helpful. It was super clean. Thanks again for the video. It gave me the kick I needed to start using ChatGPT.
For me, the most useful video I have come across after a while: detailed, easy to understand and compact. Thanks, Jeff!!!!
That's what I love to hear my friend, you're very welcome 😁
@@JeffSu Waiting for your next advanced level video, Jeff. Again, brilliant work!!!
By far, you are the best productivity mentor!! 🙌🔥 (The editing is awesome)
Thank you my friend 😁
Thank you for the effort you put into this. Very helpful!
No problem!! 😁
Can't wait for the next video about this .. thanks a lot Jeff, it really helps me understand.. 🤝🏼
It's coming out in 2 minutes 😁
Great video!The bold on changes will be a game changer for me!
It's a super helpful trick 😁
This is the best video on prompt engg - thanks Jeff!
That's what I think too 😂, thank you!
Thank you for this simple formula. It's something that I can really build upon in the work that I do with ChatGPT.
No problem 😁
Wow, It gonna be super helpful ! Thankyou for sharing Prompt Formula .As usual learning so much from your video ☺️👏
No problem my friend 😁
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That's fine! Thanks for letting me know 😁
Jeff, you've truly cracked the code for crafting the ultimate ChatGPT prompts! 🚀🔥 Your breakdown of the six key components is like a treasure map to unlock AI's potential. The 'Context' section hit home - finding that balance between too much and too little info can be a head-scratcher. And kudos for bringing up the persona aspect; it's like giving ChatGPT a tailored suit for each task! 🎩🤖 Your videos keep elevating my AI game, and for that, a double thumbs-up from me. Can't wait to see what you dive into next!
Was this....written by ChatGPT? 😂
Sure was@@JeffSu :). Keep up the great videos. Love them!
Thanks! Great overview for a newbie! Makes so much for sense!
Glad to hear it! 😁
I really like your tip on tone and also that was a great tip to make changes listed in bold.
Thanks 😁
Woww exactly what i need. I genuinely want to make use of ChatGpt but when it comes to promting, it's like the messs. Thankful that you figure it out for me 🤩🥳
No problem! I got another ChatGPT video coming out on Tuesday as well 😁
The way you break down complex topics, like ChatGPT prompts, in such a simplified manner is truly impressive! Congrats! Btw, Am I the only one who asks please and say thank you ChatGPT? Idk if AI comes to life, at least they know I was polite to them...
I think the same Luis 😂
I do too, just out of true appreciation and amazement, not really fearful of the day they awaken really 😅
Thank you, thank you, this really helps me drafting the correct prompt.
No problem my friend!!
Hey Jeff, have been following you for a while and have benefitted a lot from the LinkedIn videos! Thanks!🙌🏻
Thank you my friend! Hope you benefited from the other videos too 😉
@@JeffSu Absolutely!
Hi jeff to be honest one of the best videos in the internet for prompt engineering is your thank you please do share this kind of content
Woohooo thank you!! 😁
ChatGPT for sure with basic ideas I can filter down content it delivers, break it down even more into my niche and script it from there. Amazing content to help break it all down. Use it as a tool not as a deliver everything mechanism, nothing takes away putting in the work.
Great point!!!
This was gave me some nice ideas so I deff need to work on how to add more abstract task details and in the correct order. So you can actually give Chat GPT the command to be less repetitive but also self centered with the outputs.
Great points!
Multitask request looks similar to SQL prompt. Great educational video!
Thank you 😁
Great video with super useful tips. My prompts are already providing me with great outputs after implementing these tips. Thanks!
Glad to hear it!! 😁
Your videos hold so much value, a heartfelt thank you ♥️
And a very heartfelt "you're very welcome" from me :)
You made it so easy to understand (with a lot of good vibes 😄). Thank you!
Thank you 😁
Brilliant video! As a time management coach, I have been using AI extensively and it has turbocharged my productivity. But I was sure I was only scratching the surface of what is possible and had zeroed in on learning how to use prompts more effectively. Your video was exactly what I was looking for. Liked and Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Woohooo thank you my friend! You're going to love my next video on more intermediate tips and tricks then 😁
As usual, awesome video. Big fan of the pace you provide information. ❤
Thanks 😁
I had started getting doubts and stopped relying on chat but thanks to you Jeff. Am now going to accomplish my tasks with Chat efficiently
No problem, let me know know how that works for you 😁
This was a very useful video for me and Thank you for sharing . I learnt how to use ChatGPT in a proper way by this video.
Glad to hear it!!
the most often component I use is hands-down TONE = friendly business tone! 😄😄
Interesting! How is that working for you?
Well done video with excellent examples. Thank you Mr. Su I look forward to the next one.
Woohoo thanks 😁
I was doing this with prompts without even knowing this method. Now that I know it, I can actually understand why my prompts don't give me what I want and how to fix it. Before, I'd just try to add more information when I wanted to fix my output, but I'd get results that are going in a completely different direction than what I expect. 😄
Nice!!! That's awesome 😁
Thank you for giving me a nice introduction to ChatGPT!
No problem 😁
the example for updating and formatting the resume is super helpful
Glad to hear it! 😁
Great video, i really like how the content being organized. Impressive! Do you have other videos that can give additional illustrations of the 6 components, essentially context and examplars
Did you check out my Google AI course for beginners video?
learning how to use chat gpt reminds me on when internet was new and you needed to know what to type in google to find what you were looking for something that is second nature now but in that time was all new
Hahaha good point!
I think one thing that has helped me (as a prompt engineer on the side) is a principle I learned while doing research in physics - set your boundary conditions. This is implicit in setting an environment, but I think worth stating explicitly. If you can tell GPT what the boundaries are on some context/environment X, then it'll give you an even better response.
That's a great point!! 😁
Thank you so much Jeff for this breakdown
No problem 😁
I've been looking into if there's anything to prompting I'm not already doing and it seems that the key is really just being a good communicator. I feel like this is generally how people should communicate with each other when they want tasks done as well.
Great observation!! Agreed 😁
Really great video on prompt basics! Great for me to share with peeps that are new!
Glad to hear it my friend 😁
Superb video, and i love your delivery. Just nailed it.
Thank you my friend 😁
Thank you for your video. However, I didn't understand when you said at first that it's better to write the task in the beginning, and later you gave an example showing the task not in the first position in the prompt
It doesn't have to be in the beginning. It's just the most important component
Great content Jeff. Looking forward to more videos like these. Thanks!
Will do 😁
Thanks for sharing Jeffsu.
No problem my friend!
Stumbled upon this a few months back and come to find my company is using the same video in their genAI training. Man I hope you get compensated somehow for that. 75k employees have to watch this video apart of mandatory training
Wow I'm honored, thanks for letting me know!!
Thanks for all the tips. Love how you explain things!
Thank you 😁
Another banger video. Thank you Jeff. I'm a big fan of yours.
Thank you so much my friend 😁
Mate this is bloody gold! Thank you!
You're very welcome!!
Outstanding - thanks
You're very welcome 😁
Hey... The frim I work for is heavy into AI and has already released their internal chat UI in beta and along with this we (everyone) are required to do AI training. And your video here was added to the curriculum. Not sure if you knew this or not, but I thought I might share. Well long short... I have subscribed to your challenge since this video was supper informative, and your delivery has what I could only call energy in it. Loved it, keep doing it.
Wow really?? Thanks for letting me know!!! What do your colleagues think?
@JeffSu Not sure about the thoughts from my colleagues, only because we're a large global firm, and this training was made available in the US where we have employees in the tens of thousands. But based on the quality of the video, I believe they did or will like it.
Thank you!!@@jam4madttm
@@JeffSu yw :)
Thanks for the video, love this format
Glad to hear it 😁
Hey Jeff, your breakdown of the prompt components for mastering ChatGPT and Google Bard is really insightful and actionable. It's clear that you've put a lot of effort into understanding and sharing these essential tips for getting the most out of these tools. I'm curious about the balance between providing enough context and overloading the prompt with unnecessary information. In your experience, have you found that there's a sweet spot when it comes to context? How do you avoid going too far and including details that might not actually contribute to the quality of the output? Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Wait but I answer that in the video 😂
Thanks .. short and simple sharing
You're very welcome 😁
Amazing Jeff! This is awesome work
Thank you 😁
Thank you for sharing this much of information.
No problem my friend 😁
Love this video Jeff! I have a paid subscription to another AI tool and I'm ditching that and going with chatgpt thanks to this tutorial!
Nice!
Love it, thanks!
No problem my friend 😁
Great video jeff you earned a new subscriber. 🥂
Wooohooo welcome! 😁
Holy smokes, I have a new AI spirit animal. So well done Jeff!
So glad to hear you say this!!
Hey Jeff, your breakdown of the prompt components for mastering ChatGPT and Google Bard is really insightful and actionable. It's clear that you've put a lot of effort into understanding and sharing these essential tips for getting the most out of these tools. 👏 I'm curious about the balance between providing enough context and overloading the prompt with unnecessary information. In your experience, have you found that there's a sweet spot when it comes to context? How do you avoid going too far and including details that might not actually contribute to the quality of the output? Thanks for sharing your expertise! 😊
Using 1-2 sentences to answer the 3 questions I talk about in the video 😁
I agree with @dotpenji! Thanks for the tips! My technique was just being specific about the topic and context you want the text to be about.
I agree with @dotpenji's sentiment! Thank you for the helpful tips. Previously, I focused on narrowing down the topic and context before writing.
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@@DenverOrtiz nice!!
Hey Jeff as usual nice content.
Thanks my friend 😁
Thank you Jeff! This is fantastic 🎉
Glad to hear it!
This is a legendary work!!
Thanks 😁
This video was 🔥 and you just gained a new sub. Thanks
Thanks and welcome!!
Thanks a lot and really helpful. And that reminds me this is just the same Formula to teach our children how to read and write an article😄.
Hahaha glad you find it that structured!
This is fantastic, you have a new subscriber! One thing not clear to me; in step 5 format... how do you give chatgpt the user feedback report?
Welcome my friend! In regards to your question: You copy and paste the table into a spreadsheet 😁
@@JeffSu oh! Duh. I should have thought of that! Thanks! 🤪
Hi Sir, Your video was amazing! I’m a fan of yours. Could you please make a video on content creation? I’m interested in learning how to use chat prompts for writing, such as blog posts, product descriptions, and social media posts. I am eagerly awaiting your next video.
I might do that down the line my friend 😁
Jeff Su is my on of the most power
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this video makes me want to double subscribe. Thank you for this!
Feel free to create another account and subscribe again 😉
Jeff, love your videos and especially their aesthetics. Can you share the name of the font you use on the floating white texts like 7:47?
Bebas Neue!
@@JeffSu Thanks so much!
Super clear, tks so much
No problem!!