Unlocking Productivity with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide
1. What ChatGPT Can and Can't Do
ChatGPT is a powerful tool for text generation, summarization, brainstorming, and automation.
However, it does not have real-time awareness, guaranteed factual accuracy, or internet browsing
(unless specifically enabled). It is best used as a productivity assistant, not a replacement for
judgment or verification.
2. Daily Use Cases by Profession
- Marketers: Generate ad copy, SEO content, and email campaigns.
- Developers: Get code snippets, regex help, and API walkthroughs.
- Students: Summarize articles, explain concepts, and draft reports.
- Entrepreneurs: Brainstorm names, write pitch decks, automate research.
3. Prompt Engineering Basics
The quality of output depends on how you ask. Use:
- Clear instructions: 'Summarize this article in 3 bullet points.'
- Context: 'Act as a project manager...'
- Iterative prompts: Refine based on previous replies.
Use bullet points, checklists, or templates in prompts to guide the structure.
4. Real-Life Examples
Example 1: Email Rewrite
Before: 'Please find the invoice attached.'
Prompt: 'Rewrite professionally with a friendly tone.'
After: 'Hi [Client], just sharing the invoice for this month. Let me know if you need anything!'
Example 2: Task Breakdown
Prompt: 'Break down launching a podcast into weekly steps for a beginner.'
5. Best Practices
- Always verify outputs for accuracy
- Use it as a draft assistant, not the final word
- Do not paste sensitive info unless you are using a secure instance
- Explore integrations with Notion, Slack, Zapier, and more