Ep 1 - ChatGPT Zero to Hero Series

Remember Ghajini / Memento?

Very powerful yet extremely vulnerable.

🎬 The Ghajini Way of ChatGPT Mastery (Joe’s Story)

Meet Joe, who runs a small wellness studio in Bengaluru. Like in Ghajini/Memento, Joe learns to beat forgetfulness by building a system: clear notes (context), roles, goals, constraints, and reusable workflows.

For every you’ll get:

• 🎯 Concept – what/why
• 💡 Differentiator – what makes it powerful
• 🧘 Try This – copy‑paste prompts (with/without the when useful)
• 📦 Self‑contained assets – mini tables/text you can paste
• 🔑 Takeaway – what to remember

Q&A → Release pattern used throughout: Ask ChatGPT to first ask clarifying questions, then only release the final answer when you reply GO.

🎬 ACT 1 – Forgetfulness to Focus

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🧠 Tip 1 — Start with Context (The Ghajini Rule)

Concept: Every chat is a blank slate; add scene‑setting.

Differentiator: Context turns generic output into your situation.

Try This (without tip):

Write a post about morning yoga.

Try This (with tip):

I run a small wellness studio in Bengaluru. My audience is busy working professionals (25–40). 
I want a short Instagram post about how morning yoga boosts energy before work — friendly and simple.
Before you write, ask 3 quick questions you need from me. Wait for my answers before writing.

Takeaway: Context is your first tattoo.

🧩 Tip 2 — Define the Role (Give an Identity)

Concept: Role changes tone, logic, and focus.

Differentiator: Writing as Joe’s coach ≠ writing for Joe.

Try This:

You are a wellness coach for a neighbourhood yoga studio in Bengaluru.
Ask me up to 3 questions to tailor a 2‑line WhatsApp invite for our “Mindful Morning” session.
Only when I reply GO, release the final message.

Takeaway: Role = lens.

🎯 Tip 3 — State the Goal (Define Success)

Concept: Tell ChatGPT what “done” looks like.

Differentiator: Prevents wandering; improves alignment.

Try This:

You are a wellness coach.
Goal: Encourage 9–5 professionals to try a 10‑minute morning routine.
Ask me 3 quick questions. After I reply GO, produce a 3‑line Instagram caption.

Takeaway: Goal = north star.

🧭 Tip 4 — Add Constraints (Shape the Output)

Concept: Boundaries boost clarity.

Differentiator: Predictable length/tone/format.

Try This:

Write a WhatsApp invite for a free meditation class.
Constraints: ≤ 40 words, Hinglish, warm tone, ends with a friendly CTA.
Ask 2 questions first; release final only when I say GO.

Takeaway: Constraints = discipline.

🔢 Tip 5 — Ask for Numbered Options (Variety on Demand)

Concept: Explore, compare, choose.

Differentiator: You see patterns across options.

Try This:

Give me 3 Instagram hooks for a weekend yoga workshop. Rank by likely engagement. 
Ask 2 questions first; release final options after I say GO.

Takeaway: Options reveal what “good” looks like.

🧠 ACT 2 – Remembering the Mission

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🔁 Tip 6 — Summarize for Reuse (Carry Memory Forward)

Concept: Create your own memory.

Try This:

Summarize this chat in 5 bullets I can paste at the top of our next chat. Use neutral tone.

Takeaway: Copy summaries into a notes doc.

📁 Tip 7 — Project Folders (One Thread per Theme)

Concept: Organized threads simulate memory.

Try This:

We’re starting a “Yoga Marketing” project thread. 
Create a reusable header I can paste into future chats with: Audience, Brand voice, Content pillars (Energy • Calm • Community).
Ask me 3 questions to finalize; release the header on GO.

Takeaway: Folders = focus.

🎨 ACT 3 – Finding Joe’s Voice

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🪄 Tip 8 — Editing in My Voice (Don’t Over‑polish)

Try This:

Improve this caption but keep my casual voice. 
Keep emojis light. Max 40 words. Ask 1 question; release on GO.

when asks for your caption provide this:

Just finished another yoga class.

Takeaway: Preserve Joe’s personality.

🎤 Tip 9 — Match Tone by Example

Try This:

Match the tone of below lines when rewriting my caption :
“Our mornings begin with calm breaths and gratitude — a soft reminder to slow down, connect inward, and welcome the day with ease.”

Here is my caption: "Radiate positivity, inside and out. Your journey to wellness starts now."

Takeaway: Examples teach tone faster than adjectives. 

🎯 Tip 10 — Add Audience Cues

Try This:

Explain the benefits of yoga to first‑time college students in India — light, friendly, no jargon. 3 sentences.
Ask 1 question; release on GO.

Takeaway: Audience defines rhythm.

🧘 Tip 11 — Few‑Shot Prompting (Teach the Pattern)

Try This:

Example 1: Breathe → Reset your mind.
Example 2: Stretch → Wake your body.
Continue with 3 similar lines. Ask 1 question; release on GO.

Takeaway: Show, don’t tell.

📊 ACT 4 – Insights Without Plug‑ins

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Each “data” tip includes a self‑contained asset (table) you can paste directly.

📈 Tip 12 — Paste Small Tables as Text

Try This:

Month,Clients
Jan,32
Feb,48
Mar,41
Apr,52

Use the table above. What’s the month‑over‑month trend? Keep to 2 bullets.

Takeaway: GPT reads small CSVs well.

🔍 Tip 13 — Ask for Patterns & Anomalies

Asset: (reuse the table above)

Try This:

From the clients table, find 2 patterns and 1 anomaly. One‑line explanation each.

Takeaway: Ask for analysis, not summaries.

🗺️ Tip 14 — Describe Visuals in Words

Asset: (reuse the table above)

Try This:

Describe how a bar chart of Month vs Clients would look. Mention tallest/shortest bars and overall shape in ≤ 3 lines.

Takeaway: Verbal visualization helps non‑designers.

🗺️ Tip 15 — Ask for chart descriptions (GPT‑4).

Describe this as a bar chart comparing months and sales.

🗞️ ACT 5 – Power Moves (No Browsing Assumed)

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Free plans may not browse. These prompts work even without browsing by asking for Q&A first and allowing you to paste links if needed.

📰 Tip 16 — Latest‑7 day News Miner

Concept: Joe wants a crisp weekly news snapshot.

Try This:

Curate Content
Topic: Wellness & Yoga in India. Region focus: India. Window: last 7 days.
Output spec:
- 5 bullets max (≤ 20 words each)
- Include source name and date in brackets
- One‑line “Why this matters” at the end

Takeaway: Structure > length.

🧩 Tip 17— Structured Data Miner (Newsletter )

Concept: Joe wants a crisp weekly news snapshotv.

Try This:

Curate Content
Topic: Wellness & Yoga in India. Region focus: India. Window: last 7 days.
Output spec:
```
**Headline:** <headline>
**Source / Date:** <source>, <date>
**Link:** <url>
**Quick Summary:** <2 sentences>
**Takeaway:** <short punch-line>
**Discussion topics:** <one bullet, max 20 words>
```

Takeaway: Turn paste‑ups into insights.

💾 Tip 18— Create a Prompt Vault (Templates You Re‑use)

Try This:

Turn my last 5 successful prompts into reusable templates with placeholders like {audience}, {tone}, {length}. Name each template.

Takeaway: Prompts are assets.

🧾 Tip 19 — Meeting‑to‑Actions Converter

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Try This:

Notes: Plan June promo. Need budget. Assign reels. Book community class venue.

Turn the notes above into action items. Start each with a verb. Group by owner: Joe • Team • Vendor. ≤ 6 bullets.

Takeaway: Clarity beats clutter.

✉️ Tip 20— Polite but Assertive Email Rewrite

Asset (messy email):

hey team, project is behind, pls hurry or we’re in trouble

Try This:

Asset (messy email):
hey team, project is behind, pls hurry or we’re in trouble

Do this:
Rewrite the email to be polite but assertive. Keep it under 70 words. 

Takeaway: Tone = trust.

🧾 Tip 21 — Caption Factory (Ranked Options)

Try This:

Give 5 caption options for International Yoga Day. Rank by clarity. Add 1 hashtag per option. 

Takeaway: Choice with guidance.

⚡ Tip 22 — Global Shortcut Commands (Fast Modes)

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Concept: Quick intents with slash‑style cues.

Differentiator: Speed up common tasks. (Use as plain text if your UI doesn’t support /.) 

Takeaway: Use ChatgPT’s global slash cues to do things quickly.

⚡ Tip 23 — Custom Shortcut Commands (your own )

Concept: Quick intents specific for your needs with slash‑style cues.

Differentiator: Speed up common tasks. (Use as plain text if your UI doesn’t support /.) 

Creat a Local Cue :

Slash cues:
/caption → Write an Instagram caption in a friendly, local tone.
    Input: topic or theme
    Output: 1–2 short lines with emojis + CTA.

Examples:
    /caption morning yoga
    → "☀️ Rise, stretch, smile — your day starts here. #MorningYoga #BreatheEasy"

Use the cue :

/caption evening meditation

Takeaway: Create a mini legend at the top of threads.

🧹 Tip 24 — End with a Reusable Summary

Try This:

Summarize today’s chat in 5 bullets with:
- What we decided • What’s pending • Next prompt to paste
Neutral tone. Ready to reuse.

Takeaway: Every session deserves a memory.

🏁 Tip 25 — The Final Ghajini Rule: System Over Memory

Concept: Memory fades; systems last.

Try This (Joe’s System Checklist):

• Context header ☑︎ Role ☑︎ Goal ☑︎ Constraints ☑︎
• Folder per project ☑︎ Prompt vault ☑︎ Q&A→Release ☑︎ Shortcut pack ☑︎

Takeaway: Joe doesn’t need a perfect memory — he needs a perfect system.

🌈 The End — From Forgetfulness to Flow

Joe built a lightweight system that makes ChatGPT reliable, fast, and personal — without agents or fancy extras. Episode 2 will expand this into power features — but for now, Joe’s studio runs smoother than ever.

Summary List of All Tips :

| 🧠 1 — Give Context (The Ghajini Rule)
🧩 2 — Give an Identity
🎯 3 — Define Success
🧭 4 — Add Constraints
🔢 5 — Ask for Numbered Options
🔁 6 — Carry Memory Forward
📁 7 — Project Folders
🪄 8 — Editing in My Voice
🎤 9 — Match Tone by Example
🎯 10 — Add Audience Cues
🧘 11 — Few-Shot Prompting
📈 12 — Paste Small Tables as Text
🔍 13 — Ask for Patterns & Anomalies. . | 🗺️ 14 — Describe Visuals in Words
🗺️ 15 — Ask for chart descriptions
📰 16 — Latest-7 day News Miner
🧩 17— Structured Data Miner
💾 18— Create a Prompt Vault
🧾 19 — Meeting-to-Actions Converter
✉️ 20— Polite but Assertive Email Rewrite
🧾 21 — Caption Factory (Ranked Options)
⚡ 22 — Global Shortcut Commands
⚡ 23 — Local Shortcut Commands
🧹 24 — End with a Reusable Summary
🏁 25 — The Final Ghajini Rule: System Over Memory | | ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- | ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— |