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Most people think AI disappoints because the model is “not smart enough.”
In reality, the prompt is not clear enough.
A vague prompt produces vague answers.
A structured prompt produces clear, useful work you can actually use.
This issue walks through a weak productivity prompt and evolves it step by step into a high-performance “master prompt.” You can run each version in ChatGPT and Gemini, compare the outputs, and see exactly how better prompts create better results.
1. The Bad Prompt
This is where most people start.
Help me be more productive.
No context. No direction. No structure. Easy for the model to answer with generic advice you have seen a hundred times.
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2. Fix #1 — Add Context
First upgrade: tell the model who it should be and what problem it is solving.
Improved Prompt V1
Act as an executive productivity coach. Create a simple daily system with planning steps, meeting rules, and focus habits. Keep your response under 700 characters.
Model Outputs
CHATGPT-5
GEMINI
3. Fix #2 — Add Constraints
Next, tighten the instructions so the model cannot wander.
Improved Prompt V2
Act as an executive productivity coach. Summarize a daily productivity system in 8 crisp bullet points. Avoid jargon. Include planning, prioritization, meetings, focus blocks, and an end-of-day review. Keep your response under 700 characters.
Model Outputs
CHATGPT-5
GEMINI
4. Fix #3 — Control the Format
Now you tell the model exactly how to lay out the answer.
Improved Prompt V3
Create a 1-page daily productivity playbook in this format:
1) Morning setup
2) Priority rules
3) Meeting standards
4) Focus blocks
5) End-of-day shutdown
Use short sentences, no filler, and Markdown headings. Keep your response under 700 characters.
Model Outputs
CHATGPT-5
GEMINI
5. The Final Master Prompt
This version combines role, context, constraints, format, and a built-in feedback loop.
Master Prompt
Act as an executive productivity coach. Create a 1-page daily productivity system with: morning setup, priority rules, meeting rules, focus blocks, and a shutdown routine. Use clear Markdown sections and keep your response under 900 characters. Ask three clarifying questions at the end.
Model Outputs
CHATGPT-5
Morning Setup
List 3 outcomes
Time‑block each
Triage inbox to key actions
Priority Rules
Do outcome tasks first
Batch small items
Say no to non‑aligned work
Meeting Rules
Require agenda + owner
Decline if nonessential
End with decisions + next steps
Focus Blocks
Single task only
Notifications off
Use 25–50 min intervals
Shutdown Routine
Review outcomes
Capture loose tasks
Plan first task for tomorrow
Questions:
What type of work do you do?
Any nonnegotiable daily commitments?
Preferred block length?
GEMINI
Executive Daily Protocol
1. Morning Setup
Identify the 2 tasks driving $80%$ of value.
Complete these priorities before opening your
inbox.
2. Priority Rules
Focus strictly on high-impact items.
Automate or
scriptany task performed $>3$ times.
3. Meeting Standards
Reject any invite lacking a clear agenda.
Set default meeting duration to $25$ minutes.
4. Focus Blocks
Schedule a locked 90-minute
Deep Workblock.Batch email and chat checks to 11:00 and 16:00 only.
5. End-of-Day Shutdown
Plan the entire schedule for tomorrow before signing off today.
Clarifying Questions:
Do you have the autonomy to reject meetings from senior stakeholders without prior discussion?
What time of day is your biological peak for scheduling the
Deep Workblock?Do you require specific KPIs to measure if the $80%$ value target is being met?
6. Three ROI Prompts for Immediate Use
Use these as drop-in templates for your own work.
Act as a project manager. Turn these notes into a 6-bullet action plan with owners and deadlines. Keep your response under 700 characters.
Rewrite this email in a confident, direct voice. Max 4 sentences. No filler. Keep your response under 600 characters.
Diagnose this workflow. List 3 bottlenecks and 3 concrete fixes in bullet points. Keep your response under 700 characters.
7. TL;DR
Weak prompt → weak results.
Each evolution step adds one layer of clarity: role, context, constraints, format, and feedback.
The master prompt structure you saw here works across tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, and can be reused for planning, writing, meetings, hiring, and more.
Treat prompts as drafts you improve, not one-off questions, and your AI instantly becomes a sharper, more reliable assistant.
8. Bonus: Eye-Popping Infographic Prompt
Use this prompt to generate a bold, modern visual that matches this issue and explains the framework at a glance.
Infographic Image Prompt
Create a bold, high-contrast editorial infographic titled “The Prompt Evolution Framework.”
Style direction: Stripe design language + Figma landing pages + Notion aesthetic + Apple Fitness color vibrance.
Overall look: energetic, modern, and eye-catching with geometric shapes, layered color blocks, and strong visual hierarchy. Avoid corporate blandness.
Layout:
– Use a tall poster-style design with asymmetrical sections and dynamic diagonal elements.
– Create 5 sections labeled: Bad Prompt → Add Context → Add Constraints → Control the Format → Master Prompt.
– Each section should have a vivid color block (deep navy, electric blue, teal, golden yellow, or coral).
– Use large bold section headers in modern sans-serif type.
– Include simple geometric icons (circle, chat bubble, sliders, checklist, lightbulb), stylized to match the color blocks.
– Connect sections with a central vertical spine or flowing curved line to create movement and show progression.
Design rules:
Eye-popping colors with smooth gradients.
High contrast between sections.
Large typography and generous spacing.
Flat vector style — no 3D, no neon glow, no photos.
No illustrations of computers or screens.
Use a neutral background behind the color blocks so the content stays readable.
Show the full poster canvas with clean margins, perfectly aligned.
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