OUTLAW LIVIN

Most people treat AI like a search engine: they throw in a vague question and hope for the best. That works sometimes, but it’s like asking a stranger on the street, “Tell me about business.” You’ll get a rambling, generic answer.

The secret is that every strong AI prompt follows a repeatable pattern. Think of it as a recipe. If you include the right ingredients, you get a better dish every time. 

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The Five-Part Formula

1. Role – Tell the AI who it is.
    

   • Example: “You are a career coach.”
      

   • Why it matters: the role sets tone and style.
      

2. Context – Explain the situation.
    

   • Example: “I am a college student trying to choose between two majors.”
      

   • Why it matters: context helps AI aim at the right audience.
      

3. Task – Tell it what you need.
    

   • Example: “Compare the two majors.”
      

   • Why it matters: keeps the AI from wandering.
      

4. Constraints – Put limits on the output.
    

   • Example: “Write in 300 words, plain language, no jargon.”
      

   • Why it matters: stops the AI from rambling.
      

5. Format – Tell it how to deliver.
    

   • Example: “List the pros and cons in a table.”
      

   • Why it matters: good formatting = easy to use.
      

 

Example Prompt

❌ Weak:

“Tell me about careers.”

✅ Strong:

“You are a career coach. I am a college student choosing between computer science and psychology. Compare the two majors. Write in 300 words, plain language, no jargon. Put the pros and cons in a table.”

The second prompt creates an answer you can actually use.