Notes on Using ChatGPT

Introduction

• Free course to become an expert ChatGPT user.
• Covers 15 different command prompts.
• Recommended to follow along by creating an account and entering prompts as you watch.

Getting Started with ChatGPT

• Visit chat.openai.com to create an account.
  • Sign up with email or Google/Microsoft account.
  • Confirm email to access account.
• Dashboard overview:
  • Create new chats; remembers context within each chat.
• Limitations:
  • Knowledge cutoff: September 2021.
  • Not all answers are 100% accurate; fact-check responses.

15 Types of Command Prompts

1. Asking for Specific Facts or Details

• Example prompts:
  • "Who is the founder of Apple?"
  • "Who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?"
• ChatGPT summarizes information instead of displaying raw links.

2. Asking for Suggestions

• Example prompt: "Recommend five books about self-development."
• Can regenerate responses if unsatisfied.

3. Language Translation

• Context helps improve translation accuracy.
• Example prompt: "Translate: I am currently traveling in Spain..."
• Can also provide pronunciation.

4. Comparing Different Things

• Example comparison: "What is the difference between cats and dogs as pets?"
• Can simplify or adjust complexity of responses on request.

5. Creative Writing

• ChatGPT excels in generating written content.
• Example prompts:
  • "Write a short story about a caterpillar."
  • "Rewrite this as a song."

6. Brainstorming Ideas

• Example prompt: "Give me five ideas for a birthday party outdoors under $50 per person."
• Can expand on ideas or provide step-by-step guides.

7. Summarizing Text

• Example prompt: "Summarize this text."
• Can summarize literature or provide bullet points.

8. Generating Lists

• Example prompt: "Give me a list of top 10 healthy foods."
• Can adjust for dietary preferences (e.g., vegan).

9. Pros and Cons Lists

• Example prompt: "Pros and cons of traditional vs. infrared saunas."
• Well formatted and easy to understand.

10. Requesting Names, Quotes, or Studies

• Example prompt: "Find three scientific studies about sleep."
• Always verify sources for accuracy.

11. Feedback on Text

• Example prompt: "Give me feedback on my writing."
• Can help improve organization, style, and clarity.

12. Role-Playing

• Example prompt: "Conduct a practice job interview with me."
• Useful for practicing scenarios or language learning.

13. Explaining Concepts

• Example prompt: "Explain how to calculate the area of a circle."
• Can break down complex ideas for better understanding.

14. Asking What to Ask

• Example prompt: "What types of commands can I give you?"
• Good way to discover more potential uses.

15. Using ChatGPT as a Mentor

• Example prompt: "I want to start a business with $1000; what are some ideas?"
• ChatGPT can provide business advice and steps to get started.

Tips for Better Results

• Be specific and clear in prompts to reduce ambiguity.
• Provide feedback to refine answers.
• Practice patience; it takes time to learn how to interact effectively.
• Treat ChatGPT as a tool for exploration and conversation.

Conclusion

• Review video content for better understanding.
• Incorporate learned prompts into daily life.
• Encourage engagement with the content, such as liking or subscribing for more videos on entrepreneurship, finance, and investing.