10 ChatGPT Prompts That Save Me Hours Every Week

Stop doing these manually!

Hey folks,

Most people use AI occasionally.

Ask a question.
Generate something.
Move on.

But the real value of ChatGPT isn’t occasional use.

It’s replacing the small thinking tasks you repeat every week.

The ones that don’t feel hard — but quietly consume hours.

These are 10 prompts I genuinely reuse.

1️⃣ Turn Raw Notes Into Clear Output

Prompt:

Turn the following raw notes into a clear, structured summary.

Organise into:

• Key points
• Important implications
• Open questions
• Recommended next steps

Keep it concise and actionable.

Why this saves time:
No more manually organising messy notes.

2️⃣ Improve Anything Before Sending

Prompt:

Improve the clarity, structure, and tone of the following.

Do not change the meaning.

Make it more professional and easier to understand.

Why this saves time:
Removes endless self-editing.

3️⃣ The “Explain in 30 Seconds” Prompt

Prompt:

Explain the following in simple terms that can be understood in 30 seconds.

Avoid jargon.

Focus only on what matters.

Why this saves time:
Perfect for quickly understanding complex topics.

4️⃣ Extract Only What Matters

Prompt:

From the text below, extract only the information that is important for decision-making.

Ignore background and filler.

Explain why each point matters.

Why this saves time:
Removes unnecessary reading.

5️⃣ Turn Ideas Into Execution Steps

Prompt:

Turn this idea into a step-by-step execution plan.

Include:

• First action
• Required resources
• Potential risks
• What success looks like

Why this saves time:
Converts thinking into action instantly.

6️⃣ Find Weaknesses Before Others Do

Prompt:

Critically evaluate the following.

Identify:

• Weak points
• Missing logic
• Risk areas
• What could be improved

Be honest and direct.

Why this saves time:
Prevents mistakes early.

7️⃣ Summarise Long Documents Fast

Prompt:

Summarise this into:

• Core idea
• Key supporting points
• Important implications

Keep it under 200 words.

Why this saves time:
Turns long reading into quick insight.

8️⃣ The Second-Brain Prompt

Prompt:

Based on everything above, what am I not thinking about that I should be?

Why this saves time:
Surfaces blind spots instantly.

9️⃣ Rewrite for Specific Audience

Prompt:

Rewrite this for:

[Insert audience: client / executive / beginner]

Adjust tone and detail accordingly.

Why this saves time:
No need to rewrite from scratch.

🔟 Turn Information Into Decisions

Prompt:

Based on this information:

• What are the key takeaways?
• What should I do next?
• What should I watch out for?

Why this saves time:
Closes the loop between thinking and action.

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Cheers,

Keval, Editor

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