Stop Asking ChatGPT to "Make It Better" (Do THIS Instead!)
8 Precise Prompts That Actually Work
Hey Adopter,
This isn't another "101 ways to prompt AI" guide. We're focusing on something specific: upgrading from vague prompts to precision instructions that deliver measurable results.
Unlike building prompts from scratch (which involves deep context, goals, and audience analysis), today we're tackling the most common prompt mistake: asking AI to "make something better" without specifying how.
The stakes are real. According to a 2025 St. Louis Fed study, workers using generative AI saved an average of 5.4% of their work hours weekly—about 2.2 hours on a 40-hour schedule. But here's the kicker: among daily AI users, 33.5% saved four or more hours weekly, compared to just 11.5% of occasional users.
The difference? Precision in how they use the tool.
The Vague Prompt Tax
Every fluffy prompt costs you:
Wasted time refining mediocre outputs
Multiple back-and-forth iterations
Results that miss the business context
The competitive edge precision delivers
Most professionals handle six-figure budgets with meticulous planning but approach AI with casual, kindergarten-level instructions. Then blame the tool when it underdelivers.
Templates That Transform Your Results
Here are eight everyday prompting scenarios in “[fill-in-the-blank]” templates that anyone can use. Each transforms a vague request into a precision instrument.
These are starting points to get your brain juice flowing, change it up, make it yours, and experiment. Use Right-Click Prompt if you don’t know where to store and manage your favorite prompts, and let’s go!
1. The Personality Alignment Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Write or improve this"
USE THIS:
Rewrite this to sound [bold, confident, persuasive] specifically for [mid-career operations managers].
Align with the tone and language of [HBR meets TechCrunch].
Ensure it [addresses specific industry pain points], [includes relevant case studies], and drives readers to [request a process audit].
WHY IT WORKS: You're giving the AI specific audience information and tone guidance rather than asking for generic "better writing." The template creates guardrails for voice, audience awareness, and business objectives.
2. The High-Performance Content Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Can you fix this?"
USE THIS:
Transform this into a high-performing post with:
- A [counterintuitive statistic] hook that addresses [productivity bottlenecks]
- [Three distinct, bulleted solutions] that deliver [immediately applicable fixes]
- A [ROI-focused] call to action that creates [competitive advantage timing]
WHY IT WORKS: This transforms vague "fixing" into specific content engineering. Each element shapes a critical component of high-performing content.
3. The Story Enhancement Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Make this punchy"
USE THIS:
Weave in a mini-story showing:
- Before situation: [manual data reconciliation taking 3 days monthly]
- Conflict/challenge: [deadline pressure, executive scrutiny]
- Resolution: [strategic AI implementation]
- After situation: [automated process completion overnight]
- Key lesson: [process automation compounds time savings]
WHY IT WORKS: Stories drive retention and emotional investment. This provides a simple narrative structure that moves beyond "punchy" to psychologically compelling.
4. The Professional Editor Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Clean this up"
USE THIS:
Edit this like a professional [McKinsey consultant] would. Remove [qualifying language and hedging], improve [logical flow between steps], and ensure [each paragraph delivers one clear insight]. The most important goal is [implementation clarity].
WHY IT WORKS: This replaces subjective "cleanup" with specific improvement targets that align with business communication best practices.
5. The Social Media Thread Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Turn this into a thread."
USE THIS:
Convert this into a [7]-post thread that will drive engagement.
Start with a hook about [AI implementation ROI timing] that will make people stop scrolling.
For each post: [state a problem, provide a solution, show evidence].
End with a call to action that encourages [booking a consultation] without seeming pushy.
WHY IT WORKS: This transforms content from arbitrary splitting to strategic narrative architecture designed for platform-specific engagement.
6. The Clear Explanation Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Can you explain this better?"
USE THIS:
Explain this for [technically curious business leaders] without dumbing it down.
Use analogies related to [supply chain optimization] they'll understand.
Use [industry terminology but define it immediately].
Structure it as: [problem, impact, solution, implementation steps].
WHY IT WORKS: This forces sophisticated translation rather than oversimplification, preserving complexity while ensuring accessibility for your specific audience.
7. The Strategic Comparison Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Which one is better?"
USE THIS:
Analyze both versions using [B2B SaaS conversion principles].
Specifically evaluate which one better handles [objection handling, implementation clarity, ROI articulation].
Consider psychological factors like [risk mitigation, competitive pressure].
Recommend the stronger option for [enterprise procurement committees] with supporting evidence.
WHY IT WORKS: This transforms subjective preference into informed analysis with specific conversion mechanics tailored to your business context.
8. The High-Converting Message Prompt
INSTEAD OF: "Make this message better"
USE THIS:
Rewrite this as a high-converting message with:
- An opener that mentions [their recent team expansion announcement]
- Personalization showing you understand [scaling challenges in their industry]
- A call-to-action for [a diagnostic session] that [provides value regardless of whether they buy]
WHY IT WORKS: This transcends "better" by engineering specific conversion elements with psychological triggers aligned to recipient context and business objectives.
The Simple Advantage
The difference between average and exceptional AI use isn't the model. It's how specifically you instruct it.
The Prompt Report, a 76-page study analyzing 1,500 academic papers on AI prompting, confirms what we're seeing in practice: structure and specificity consistently outperform vague instructions.
These prompt templates aren't just about better AI outputs. They represent a systematic approach to communication that clarifies your own thinking. By filling in specific details, you crystallize what actually matters in each communication goal.
Try one today. Pick the template most relevant to your current work and fill in the [brackets] with your specific details. Then watch as your AI outputs transform from generic to exceptional.
Adapt & Create,
Kamil
Or stop using AI