Artificial Intelligence sounds brilliant—sometimes even too smart. But here’s the truth: AI often lies. Not because it wants to, but because it doesn’t actually understand English. It speaks math.
Every answer is probability. When you ask, “Write me an email,” the model spins a wheel across millions of possibilities. You might get a sales email, a business memo, or even a breakup letter. It sounds right but often feels wrong.
I learned this the hard way. Once, I asked AI to write me a polished email. It looked amazing. I hit send. Guess what? Zero responses. Not even a click. Why? Because AI wasn’t being smart. It was just guessing.
So how do we fix it? The answer lies in giving structure.
The Recipe for Smarter AI Prompts
Think of prompts like recipes. If you just say “cook something”, you’ll get random food. But if you give clear steps, you’ll get the dish you actually want.
That’s where the Prompt Recipe comes in—six ingredients that turn randomness into results:
- Role – Who is the AI? (teacher, coach, marketer)
- Context – Who is it talking to?
- Ask – What should it do?
- Format – Email, script, outline, etc.
- Rules – Tone, word count, style.
- Examples – Show what “good” looks like.
👉 Download the free template here to start building prompts that actually work.
6 Hacks to Supercharge Your AI
Once you’ve mastered the recipe, here’s how to level up with proven hacks:
1. The Truth Dictator
Ask AI to rate its confidence (high, medium, low) and explain its reasoning. This forces the AI to admit when it’s merely guessing, giving you valuable insight into the reliability of its output.
2. Prompt Helper
Struggling to craft the perfect prompt? Let AI be your guide! Simply ask: “Write me the best prompt to achieve [your desired result].” Suddenly, your AI transforms into your personal prompt-writing coach.
3. Model Match
Not all AI models are created equal. Think of them like shoes: running shoes for a sprint, hiking boots for a long trek, dress shoes for a formal event. Each is designed for a different purpose. Always test your prompt on at least two different models and stick with the one that gives you the best fit for your needs.
4. Self-Critic Loop
This is where the magic happens! Tell the AI: “Find three weaknesses in this draft. Rewrite. Repeat three times.” By the third round, you’ll be amazed at how refined and polished your content becomes.
5. Magic Words
Add the phrase: “Think step by step.” This simple instruction slows the AI down, reduces nonsensical output, and encourages more logical, clearer answers.
6. The Priming Trick
Start broad and then narrow your focus. For example: “What makes online learning effective?” followed by, “Now, design my Excel course using these principles.” This approach leads to deeper, more thoughtful, and highly relevant answers.
Your Challenge
Now it’s your turn! Pick one recurring task – whether it’s writing emails, crafting lesson plans, or developing content scripts – and run it through the Prompt Recipe.
Role Context Ask Format Rules Examples
Then, layer in the Truth Dictator, Self-Critic Loop, and Think Step by Step hacks.
You will instantly see a significant upgrade in the quality and relevance of your AI’s output.
And here’s my dare: Share your before-and-after prompts in the comments below! Let’s see who can achieve the most wild and impressive transformation.
👉 Want to go further? Watch the full YouTube breakdown here: AI Lies & How to Fix Them
👉 Grab the free prompt template here: Download Now
Once you try this system, you’ll never go back to basic prompts again.
✅ Next Step: Turn one smart prompt into a full prompt library for your business, teaching, or content creation. Click below and start building today.
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