At the most basic level, here is the bare minimum information you need to construct an effective prompt.

Who: Inform AI about the role it should take: a writer, a teacher, an interviewer, etc.
What: Be clear about the task you want to perfor ...
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The three most important words in problem-solving are data, data, and more data. There is no substitute for it. Measure as much as you reasonably can.

People will tell you about their pain points. You can analyze samples. However, these may not be representative of the whole. Anecdotes cou ...

Invention is easier than convention

The most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The true dangerous thing is asking the wrong question. - Peter Drucker

There are two ways to become successful at scale:

Become one of the best at something
Be the on ...
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The surprising introduction of crossword puzzles as “a sinful waste of time”

The first "Word-Cross" puzzle appeared on December 21, 1913, in the New York World newspaper. Arthur Wynne, a journalist from Liverpool, created the puzzle.

It was only because of a typesetting error that they later removed the hyphen and the word order was reversed. The crossword puzzle a ...

Asking the Right Questions for Effective Problem Solving

Problem-solving is an integral skill in both our personal and professional lives. However, simply having domain knowledge is often not enough to devise innovative solutions to complex issues. We need to master the art of asking the right questions to thoroughly understand problems and uncover opt ...

Fact or fallacy?

Ask yourself whether the truths you believe are:

True because they are empirically true
True because you have repeatedly heard them

Many things are stated in the news and social media because they serve a purpose. They serve the purpose of those invested in the ...

Reframing a Problem Requires a Shift in Perspective

Reframing a problem statement is a strategic process. It is not an academic exercise, nor is it solely focused on wording. The important part is a shift in one’s perspective. This shift helps you to uncover new insights and potential solutions. No one said it would be easy though.

Changing ...

Unlock Your Potential with Ultradian Rhythms

🚀 Unlock Your Potential with Ultradian Rhythms - The Secret to Supercharging Your Day! 🌟

Ever feel like you're on a productivity rollercoaster throughout the day? 🎢 One minute, you're a laser-focused ninja, and the next, you're staring blankly at your screen. What if I told you there's a r ...

Optimizing Problem Solving with the Five Whys Method

Problem-solving is an essential skill in both personal and professional contexts. One effective technique for getting to the heart of an issue is the Five Whys method. This approach helps to identify the root cause of a problem by repeatedly asking "why?". In this article, we'll ...