I’ve tested hundreds of viral ChatGPT prompts.

Most? Overpromise and underdeliver — they sound clever but produce generic, robotic replies.

I don’t want “viral.”

I want useful.

After months of experimenting, I collected 5 prompts people share because they genuinely work.

No jargon. No gimmicks.

Just smart ways to save time, think clearly, and get unstuck.

1. The “Explain Like I’m 10” Prompt

Try this:
Why it works:

It forces clarity. ChatGPT drops jargon and gets to the core idea.
Example:

“Quantum computing is like reading every book in the library at once instead of one by one.”

Use when: researching anything confusing (taxes, AI, LLMs, mortgages).

2. The Opinion Flip

Try this:
Why it works:

It forces healthy disagreement and exposes blind spots.
Great for writing debates, preparing pitches, or stress-testing decisions.

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3. The Idea Generator (“No More Blank Pages”)

Try this:
Why it works:

Using the word “unexpected” avoids generic answers.

You get fresh takes like:

• “How fast fashion algorithms manipulate trends”
• “The carbon cost of organic cotton”
• “Why renting clothes often fails”

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4. The “Fix My Messy Draft” Prompt

Try this:

Why it works:

We all write fuzzy first drafts. This sharpens them instantly.

Before:

“I was wondering if maybe you could possibly review this document when you have a moment?”

After:

“Could you review this document by Friday?”

🎯 5. The Expert Feedback Hack

Try this:
Why it works:

“Act as a [role]” activates domain-specific feedback — not generic proofreading.

⚙️ How to Make These Prompts Even Better

Prompts are starting points. To get great results:

1. Add context

Bad: “Fix this.”

Good: “Fix this LinkedIn post. Make it punchier and remove passive voice.”

2. Set constraints

• “Under 50 words”
• “Only bullet points”
• “Three options”

3. Iterate

If it sounds robotic:

“Make it more casual, like a friend explaining.”

4. Use placeholders

Reusable templates like:

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Why I Write My Own Prompts (And You Should Too)

The best prompts solve your specific problem.

Example I used last week:
ChatGPT gave:

“SEO is like putting up signs for your bakery.

The better your signs (your website content), the more people Google sends to your door.”

Perfect.

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Your Turn

Pick one prompt from above.

Use it today.

See the difference yourself.
Have a prompt that actually works? Drop it below — no hype, just real results.

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— Thanks
Mashraf Aiman
Co-founder, inshot.news
Founder, COO, voteX
Co-founder, CTO, Lawkit