“Act as a research assistant. Summarize the top 3 developments in {specific field, e.g. 'AI policy' or 'climate tech'} from the past 90 days. Include source citations, key players, and potential second-order effects for professionals in the space.”

“Explain {advanced topic or trend} in plain terms for someone smart but non-technical. Use metaphors, give real-world use cases, and include 1 controversial take within the expert community.”

“Give me a real-time pulse check on {industry or niche}. Include trending technologies, notable events from the last 2 weeks, and 3 key shifts that could impact operators or investors.”

“Break down {complex skill or tool, e.g. ‘generative design in Figma’ or ‘prompt engineering’} into a 5-day crash course. Each day should have a goal, practice task, and 1-2 advanced tips for faster learning.”

“I’m deciding between {option A} and {option B}. Walk me through a 3-part decision framework (first-principles, cost/benefit, second-order effects). Include examples from people in similar situations.”

“Play devil’s advocate on my belief: ‘{insert belief or strategy you hold}’. Challenge it using evidence, opposing views, and ethical considerations. Make me defend it or refine it.”

“Help me build a compelling narrative around {project, idea, or insight}. Use a 3-act structure: tension (problem), resolution (solution), and transformation (outcome). Include 3 slides worth of structure per section.”

“Give me 10 non-obvious content or product ideas in the {niche} space that combine current trends, underserved audiences, and emerging platforms. Rank them by uniqueness and execution difficulty.”

“Help me build a strategic plan for {goal}. Include: core objective, 3 key milestones, 5 leverage points, and potential risks. Format it as a one-page brief I can pitch or act on.”

“I just learned about {topic}. Help me integrate it by outlining: (1) what it changes about my current approach, (2) 3 small actions I can take this week, (3) 1 reflective question to track long-term impact.”