5 smarter ChatGPT prompts to use instead of ‘Summarise this’
On 20 October, Tripathi shared a set of refined prompts that go beyond surface-level summaries, encouraging users to think like consultants, analysts, or strategists when using ChatGPT. These prompts, he says, help users extract not just what a text says, but what it means and how to apply it.
1. Extract strategic insights: “Analyse this text like a strategy consultant. Identify the key insights, missed opportunities, and strategic implications I should act on immediately.”
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2. Turn text into action: “From this material, create a step-by-step action plan I can use to apply the main lessons in my business or personal workflow.”
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3. Identify core principles: “Read this document and extract the timeless principles or mental models it’s built on. Explain how they connect and why they matter.”
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4. Compare and contrast ideas: “Compare the arguments or points in this text to opposing views in the same field. Highlight where it aligns, diverges, and why that matters.”
5. Summarise by role: “Summarise this content specifically for someone working as a [role]. Focus only on what that person would find useful or high leverage.”
