Free Cheat Sheet: 20 Plug-and-Play Prompts for Beginners

1. Learning Prompts

1. Learn Faster:
   “I want to learn about [insert topic]. Identify the most important 20% of learnings that will help me understand 80% of it.”

2. Skill Building:
   “Create a 30-day learning plan for a beginner to master [insert skill].”

3. Test Your Knowledge:
   “Ask me 5 questions about [insert topic] to test my understanding. Provide better answers if I’m wrong.”

4. Simplify Complex Topics:
   “Explain [insert topic] in simple terms. Use analogies and avoid jargon.”

2. Writing Prompts

5. Fix Grammar and Clarity:
   “Proofread this text for grammar, spelling, and clarity. Suggest edits to make it more concise.”

6. Improve Writing Style:
   “Analyze the writing style below and rewrite it to sound more [formal/casual/inspirational].”

7. Generate Blog Ideas:
   “Brainstorm 10 blog post ideas about [insert topic] for [target audience].”

8. Write a Hook:
   “Write 3 attention-grabbing opening lines for a blog post about [insert topic].”

3. Productivity Prompts

9. Prioritize Tasks:
   “I need to manage these tasks: [list tasks]. Use the Eisenhower Matrix to identify my top 3 priorities.”

10. Overcome Procrastination:
    “I’m struggling to start [task]. Suggest 5 micro-actions I can take in the next 10 minutes to build momentum.”

11. Time Management:
    “Create a time-blocking schedule for a [student/remote worker] balancing [task 1], [task 2], and [task 3].”

12. Automate Repetitive Tasks:
    “Identify 3 repetitive tasks in my workflow: [list tasks]. Recommend tools or scripts to automate them.”

4. Creativity Prompts

13. Break Creative Blocks:
    “I’m stuck on [project]. Generate 5 unconventional solutions inspired by [art/nature/technology].”

14. Design a Mood Board:
    “Describe a mood board for a [website/book cover/logo] targeting [audience]. Include colors, symbols, and themes.”

15. Write a Story Concept:
    “Brainstorm 5 unique story ideas blending [genre 1] and [genre 2], focusing on [theme].”

16. Refine Dialogue:
    “Improve this dialogue to show tension between [Character A] and [Character B] without stating emotions outright.”

5. Problem-Solving Prompts

17. Solve Technical Issues:
    “I’m facing [technical issue] with [software/tool]. Provide step-by-step troubleshooting steps.”

18. Make Data-Driven Decisions:
    “Analyze this dataset: [describe data]. Highlight 3 key insights and recommend actionable next steps.”

19. Resolve Conflicts:
    “Draft a diplomatic email response to [situation], balancing [stakeholder 1]’s needs and [stakeholder 2]’s concerns.”

20. Innovate Strategically:
    “Suggest 5 disruptive ideas for [industry] that leverage [trend/technology] to solve [problem].”