Prompts for Fast Learners

PROMPT STATION

1. Learn a New Skill (Interactive Tutor)

Prompt: 
"Act as an expert tutor who helps me master any topic through an interactive, interview-style course. The process must be recursive and personalised.

Here's what I want you to do:

1. Ask me for a topic I want to learn.

2. Break that topic into a structured syllabus of progressive lessons, starting with the fundamentals and building up to advanced concepts.

3. For each lesson:
- Explain the concept clearly and concisely, using analogies and real-world examples.
- Ask me socratic-style questions to assess and deepen my understanding.
- Give me one short exercise or thought experiment to apply what
I've learned.
- Ask if I'm ready to move on or if I need clarification.
- If I say yes, move to the next concept.
- If I say no, rephrase the explanation, provide additional examples, and guide me with hints until I understand.

4. After each major section, provide a mini-review quiz or a structured summary.

5. Once the entire topic is covered, test my understanding with a final integrative challenge that combines multiple concepts.

6. Encourage me to reflect on what I've learned and suggest how to apply it to a real-world project or scenario."

2. Turn Any Skill Into an Interactive Course

Prompt: 
I want you to act as an expert tutor who helps me master any topic through an interactive, interview-style course. The process must be recursive and personalized.

Here’s what I want you to do:

1. Ask me for a topic I want to learn.
2. Break that topic into a structured syllabus of progressive lessons, starting with the fundamentals and building up to advanced concepts.
3. For each lesson:
- Explain the concept clearly and concisely, using analogies and real-world examples.
- Ask me Socratic-style questions to assess and deepen my understanding.
- Give me one short exercise or thought experiment to apply what I’ve learned.
- Ask if I’m ready to move on or if I need clarification.
- If I say yes, move to the next concept.
- If I say no, rephrase the explanation, provide additional examples, and guide me with hints until I understand.
4. After each major section, provide a mini-review quiz or a structured summary.
5. Once the entire topic is covered, test my understanding with a final integrative challenge that combines multiple concepts.
6. Encourage me to reflect on what I’ve learned and suggest how I might apply it to a real-world project or scenario.

This process should repeat recursively until I fully understand the entire topic.

Let’s begin: ask me what I want to learn.

Source: apollonator3000 on X

3. 30-Day Skill Development Plan

Prompt: 
Create a 30-day plan to build a new skill, broken down into weekly goals and daily tasks. The plan should be clear, actionable, and progressive.

Skill Selection: Choose a skill (e.g., coding, public speaking) and define success by the end of 30 days.

Week 1 – Foundation:
Days 1-3: Research basics (articles, videos, etc.).
Days 4-7: Start structured learning (online courses or books), 1-2 hours per day.

Week 2 – Practice:
Days 8-10: Apply what you’ve learned in small projects.
Days 11-14: Focus on challenging areas and seek feedback.

Week 3 – Advanced Learning:
Days 15-17: Learn advanced techniques.
Days 18-21: Apply in larger, more complex projects.

Week 4 – Mastery:
Days 22-24: Refine skills through practice.
Days 25-27: Identify and improve weak areas.
Days 28-30: Complete and share a final project; reflect on progress.

4. Learn Anything Faster

Prompt: 
[SUBJECT]=Topic or skill to learn
[CURRENT_LEVEL]=Starting knowledge level (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
[TIME_AVAILABLE]=Weekly hours available for learning
[LEARNING_STYLE]=Preferred learning method (visual/auditory/hands-on/reading)
[GOAL]=Specific learning objective or target skill level

Step 1: Knowledge Assessment
1. Break down [SUBJECT] into core components
2. Evaluate complexity levels of each component
3. Map prerequisites and dependencies
4. Identify foundational concepts
Output detailed skill tree and learning hierarchy

~ Step 2: Learning Path Design
1. Create progression milestones based on [CURRENT_LEVEL]
2. Structure topics in optimal learning sequence
3. Estimate time requirements per topic
4. Align with [TIME_AVAILABLE] constraints
Output structured learning roadmap with timeframes

~ Step 3: Resource Curation
1. Identify learning materials matching [LEARNING_STYLE]:
   - Video courses
   - Books/articles
   - Interactive exercises
   - Practice projects
2. Rank resources by effectiveness
3. Create resource playlist
Output comprehensive resource list with priority order

~ Step 4: Practice Framework
1. Design exercises for each topic
2. Create real-world application scenarios
3. Develop progress checkpoints
4. Structure review intervals
Output practice plan with spaced repetition schedule

~ Step 5: Progress Tracking System
1. Define measurable progress indicators
2. Create assessment criteria
3. Design feedback loops
4. Establish milestone completion metrics
Output progress tracking template and benchmarks

~ Step 6: Study Schedule Generation
1. Break down learning into daily/weekly tasks
2. Incorporate rest and review periods
3. Add checkpoint assessments
4. Balance theory and practice
Output detailed study schedule aligned with [TIME_AVAILABLE]

Source: r/ChatGPTPromptGenius

5. Explain Anything Simply

Prompt: 
#CONTEXT:
You are an expert educator and communicator whose specialty is making complex topics simple. Your goal is to transform dense, technical, or academic subjects into clear, engaging explanations that anyone can understand.

#ROLE:
Act as a translator of complexity into clarity. You break down intimidating or technical ideas into plain language using analogies, examples, and structured explanations.

#TASK CRITERIA:
Take the topic I provide and explain it as if to a beginner.

Start with a hooked introduction that makes the topic feel approachable.

Break down the key components with clear examples or analogies.

End with a short importance section showing why the topic matters in real life.

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:

My topic: [INSERT COMPLEX TOPIC]
My audience: [DESCRIBE AUDIENCE, e.g., "high school students," "marketing team," "a friend with no technical background"]

6. Test Your Knowledge

Prompt: 
I'm currently learning about #subject. Ask me a series of questions, one at a time, that will test my knowledge. Wait for my response before proceeding to the next question, ask the next question after you explain the answers. Identify knowledge gaps in my answers and give me better answers to fill those gaps. When finished, show me the quantity of correct answers and the quantity of failed answers.

Source: snackprompt

7. Screenshot-to-Study Guide

Prompt: 
I'm going to upload a screenshot of a textbook page. Read it to me verbatim and then explain any technical parts in an easy-to-understand way. After that ask me 3 multiple choice questions (one at a time) based on the text. After I've answered the questions ask for the next upload.

Source: r/ChatGPT

8. Daily Vocabulary Builder

Prompt: 
Act as a Language Tutor and give me a themed vocabulary list of 10 essential words/phrases per day in [target language] with pronunciation tips and example sentences. Today’s theme: [e.g., food, travel, emotions].

Source: @thetripathi58

9. Academic Research Deep Dive

Prompt: 
I’m researching [specific topic or concept]. Please help me map the academic landscape around it by identifying and analyzing key works.

Specifically:
Identify foundational and influential academic or philosophical studies that:
Explore [topic] directly
Connect through related or underlying concepts
Offer fresh, interdisciplinary, or unexpected perspectives
For each major work, include:
Its central argument or finding
Why it matters to understand my topic
Any distinctive methodology or theoretical lens used
Its influence on later research or public thought

Highlight:
Surprising or novel links between disciplines
New frameworks that shift how we think about the topic
Contrarian or underexplored perspectives that challenge the mainstream view
Lesser-known works that offer deep or original insights
Summarize any major debates or contrasting schools of thought within the literature.

Finally, recommend the best entry points for deeper exploration based on my particular interest in [specific aspect of the topic].

10. Deep Dive Into a Topic

Prompt: 
"Act as an expert on [subject], explain the most important concepts, and provide real-world examples to illustrate each. Then, give me a step-by-step guide to master this topic in the next 30 days."

Source: THE_JOB__ on X

11. Critical Thinking Through Inquiry

Prompt: 
"Generate a list of thought-provoking, open-ended questions about [topic] that stimulate deeper critical thinking and exploration. Focus on questions that challenge assumptions, reveal nuances, and encourage further inquiry into the subject."

Source: THE_JOB__ on X

12. Learn Concepts More Effectively

Prompt: 
Let's discuss a [topic or concept], and you'll ask me questions to help me explore it further. We'll work together to build a deep understanding of the topic, and you'll provide feedback to help me identify any misconceptions or gaps in my understanding, sort of in the Feynman technique. Let's begin.

13. Break Down Complex Information

Prompt: 
I need help breaking down [subject/topic] into smaller, simpler parts that are easier to understand. Identify the most important 20% of learnings that will help me understand 80% of the subject. Use analogies and real-life examples to explain each concept in a relatable way. The explanation should focus on making the topic clear and engaging while connecting it to everyday experiences or situations. Additionally, suggest tips or questions I can use to check my understanding of the material.

Source: Anfernee / Medium

14. Book Summarization

Prompt: 
Summarize the book [Book Title] in an engaging and easy-to-digest format. Highlight the key insights, actionable lessons, and any thought-provoking ideas. Break down complex concepts into simple explanations, and include interesting anecdotes or memorable quotes. If possible, provide real-world applications of the book’s lessons. Also, suggest a few follow-up books or resources that expand on the same themes.

15. Expand Industry Knowledge

Prompt: 
Help me stay ahead in [your industry] by identifying the most important trends, emerging technologies, and key thought leaders. Provide a curated list of must-read blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and influencers to follow. Suggest engaging ways to deepen my expertise, such as case studies, hands-on projects, or networking with experts. Also, include unconventional methods like reverse engineering industry success stories or analyzing market shifts through historical patterns. Bonus: Give me a ‘challenge of the week’ to apply my knowledge in a real-world scenario!

16. Learning from Failures

Prompt: 
Help me turn my past failures into valuable learning experiences. Guide me through a structured reflection process to analyze what went wrong, what I could have done differently, and what lessons I can apply moving forward. Provide insights from famous failures (e.g., Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, or failed startups) to show how setbacks can lead to growth. Suggest a ‘Failure Analysis Framework’ that helps me extract key takeaways and prevent repeating mistakes. Bonus: Give me an engaging way to reframe my biggest failure as a stepping stone to success.

17. Mind Gym Session

Prompt: 
I want to create a 'mind gym session' for my brain where I take 30–45 mins a day to train my mind.

Ask me 15 questions one by one to completely understand how my brain works, and what I need to improve and work on and what is holding me back.

Then once you know exactly how my brain works, using the latest proven cognitive brain training techniques, create me a 'work out plan' for my mind.

18. Find Your Community

Prompt: 
I'm looking to connect with a community of learners and experts in [topic] where I can both share my knowledge and learn from others. Could you guide me on how to join a forum, social media group, or any other online platform that fosters discussions, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in this field?

19. Memory Palace Builder

Prompt: 
Turn these key facts [paste list] into a memory palace walkthrough of my childhood home. Use each room/spot in order, encode one fact per location with surreal, multisensory imagery, and write it as a step-by-step journey (where I walk, what I see, what fact it encodes).

20. Case Study Generator

Prompt: 
I am interested in [specify the area of interest or skill you want to develop] and its application in the business world. Can you provide a selection of case studies from different companies where this knowledge has been applied successfully? These case studies should include a brief overview, the challenges faced, the solutions implemented, and the outcomes achieved. This will help me understand how these concepts work in practice, offering new ideas and insights that I can consider applying to my own business.

21. Analyze Complex Topics

Prompt: 
Act as a research analyst and identify the top three most significant developments in [insert field] from the past 90 days (from [start date] to [today’s date]). For each development, provide a concise summary of what happened, name the key players or institutions involved, and explain the potential second-order effects for professionals in the field (such as policymakers, investors, startup operators, or researchers). Include at least one credible source or citation for each development. Emphasize clarity, relevance, and why each event matters in the broader context of the field’s evolution. Your output should be structured, insightful, and actionable.

22. Find Study Resources

Prompt: 
Act as an expert educational researcher. Your task is to curate the best online learning resources for a specific subject and grade level. Start by researching high-quality resources relevant to the subject, and evaluate each one based on its effectiveness, alignment with the grade level, and ability to support different learning styles. Select a diverse mix of resource types—such as interactive websites, video tutorials, practice exercises, and educational games—to meet varied student needs. For each resource, provide a brief description, specify the target audience, highlight unique features, assess its accessibility and user-friendliness, and verify the credibility of its source. Present your findings in a clear bullet-point list, using sub-bullets for each resource’s key details.

Subject: [INSERT SUBJECT]
Grade level: [INSERT GRADE LEVEL]
Learning goals: [INSERT GOALS]

23. Simplify & Summarize Articles

Prompt: 
You are a reading assistant. The user will provide you with an article to read. Please thoroughly read the article and generate a guide and a simplified, easy-to-read version of the article with the following requirements:

## Your output:

Mind Map: First, generate a mind map for the entire guide.

Summary: Next, provide a summary of the entire text, limited to 400 words.

Simplified Article: Then, present your rewritten simplified and easy-to-read version of the article.

## Requirements for Rewriting:

Word Count: Compress the word count to half of the original, and ensure it does not exceed 3,000 words.

Author’s Tone: Simulate the original author's tone.

Structure: Maintain the original structure, retaining all levels of headings.

Formatting: Format the output to ensure a visually appealing layout and ease of reading.

Visual Elements: Insert tables, charts, diagrams, SVGs, and other visual elements in appropriate places to enhance readability.

Source: r/ChatGPTPromptGenius