Automating Tasks with ChatGPT

Jun 5, 2024

Automating Tasks with ChatGPT: Lecture Notes

Introduction

  • ChatGPT Mastery Course: Offers hands-on learning and community.
  • Importance of Task Automation: Essential for various professionals, including construction workers, scientists, CPAs, and teachers.

GPT Format for Task Automation

  • Instruction Section: Placement of GPT format is crucial.
  • Three Essential Components: Role, Desired Output, Operating Commands.

Role

  • Defines the persona and job for the GPT.
  • Example: Professional construction worker specializing in estimates and quotes.

Desired Output

  • Format Example: Client name, project ID, job description.
  • Job Summary Protocol: Breaks down rough draft into a manageable format.
  • Material Protocol: Calculates materials needed based on job description.
  • Calculation Protocol: Determines final cost based on various factors (labor, material, etc.).
  • Final Draft Protocol: Combines all info into a proposal to send to the client.

Operating Commands

  • Example Conversation Starters: "Start project estimate", "Give me live material costs".
  • Setup instructions for these commands to run the task as designed.

How to Create a GPT

  • Steps to Set Up:
    1. Open sidebar and click ‘Explore GPTs’.
    2. Hit the ‘create’ button.
    3. Move to the ‘configure’ section for full control.
    4. Include image, description, name, and set up conversation starters.

Example Walkthrough: Construction Estimate GPT

  • Role: Professional construction worker.
  • Input client details and parameters.
  • GPT walks through protocols: Material list, cost estimates.
  • Final draft provided based on gathered info and adjustments made.

Tasks This Can Apply To

  • Health and fitness routines.
  • Schedules.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Workout routines.
  • Data analysis.

Benefits of Task Automation with GPT

  • Streamlined workflows.
  • Efficiency gains.
  • Personalized task completion.

Testing and Revisions

  • Publish and test GPT.
  • Tweak instructions based on results for better fit.
  • Have two examples: manual task completion and GPT version.
  • Validate and revise to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Use Cases Beyond Construction

  • SEO marketing.
  • Police work.
  • Lesson planning for teachers.

Conclusion: Future Automation

  • Role: Importance of task automation in various sectors.
  • Benefit: Spending time to set up effective systems.
  • Outcome: Future workflow and cost efficiency.

Resources and Community

  • ChatGPT Mastery Course and Community.
  • Additional free content available on YouTube.
  • Encouragement to join for deeper learning.

Final Thoughts

  • Put effort into setting up GPT correctly.
  • Focus on automating tasks in your specific niche.
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