🔵 Construct Guide: Making AI Work For You PART 3

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TL;DR

• The "ask me" technique gets incredible results

• My 10-80-10 rule makes working with AI seamless

• Building a prompt library saves massive time

• Join my ChatGPT 30-Day Challenge to develop daily AI habits

• Get a proven prompt each morning + community support

Hey AI enthusiast!

I've got a confession.

What used to take my marketing agency SIX WEEKS with two copywriters—audience research, content strategy, production—we can now do in TWO HOURS.

That's not an exaggeration. That's not marketing BS. That's what happens when you know how to talk to AI.

Today, I'm sharing my favorite prompting techniques that took me from AI skeptic to getting results so good my clients think I'm hiding a team of writers somewhere.

The "Ask Me Questions" Hack That Changed Everything

Here's the simplest yet most powerful technique I've found:

End your prompt with: "Ask me five clarifying questions before you start."

That's it. That's the hack.

Why does this work? It forces the AI to think about what it needs to deliver quality results. Instead of guessing (and missing), it asks YOU for the specific details it needs.

Example: Rather than writing a generic sales email, it might ask you:

Your answers make the output 10x better, and you didn't have to figure out these details yourself.

The 10-80-10 Rule That Changed My Game

I've adopted the 10-80-10 rule for working with AI:

That middle 80% only kicks in properly when your first 10% is crystal clear.

Copy-Paste-Tweak Is Your New Superpower

Got a great result? Don't reinvent the wheel next time.

Keep a "swipe file" of your best prompts. When you hit on something that works perfectly, save the exact prompt.

For big projects, I develop a "prompt stack" that builds on itself:

1. First prompt: Generate the outline

2. Second prompt: "Using this outline, create section 1..."

3. Third prompt: "Now, using the same style, create section 2..."

This approach creates consistency across long-form content that a single prompt can't match.

The Prompt Library Hack Nobody Talks About

Once you nail a prompt that gives you exactly what you want, SAVE IT.

I use Notion to store all my best prompts, organized by category:

When I need something, I grab the template, swap out a few details, and I'm done in minutes instead of hours.

Develop The AI Habit: Join My Next 30-Day Challenge

Want to make AI a natural part of your workflow? I've created something special for you.

My ChatGPT 30-Day Challenge delivers one powerful prompt to your inbox every morning—just copy, paste, and see what ChatGPT can do for you.

This is hands-down the best way to:

• Develop the daily AI habit

• Get your hands on amazing prompts

• See practical applications for your life and business

• Learn alongside a community of like-minded people

JOIN THE CHALLENGE HERE

Each day builds on the last, taking you from basic prompts to advanced techniques that will transform how you work.

The prompts are designed to be useful right away—not theoretical exercises, but practical tools you'll actually use.

And you won't be alone. You'll join a community of others on the same journey, sharing results and inspiration.

What Would You Do With An Extra 4 Hours Each Week?

That's what's possible when you master these techniques.

What I've shared in these emails is just the beginning. There's a whole world of AI productivity waiting for you.

The 30-Day Challenge is your map to getting there faster, with less frustration, and more results.

I'll see you inside.

- Joshua Hale

P.S. The Challenge starts next on May 31st, but spots are limited to ensure everyone gets personal attention. Grab yours today!

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