ChatGPT mistakes you're making and how to fix them

MISTAKE #1

Try this instead: Use ChatGPT for ideas, inspiration, and remixing existing information. For facts, you'll still need to research the old fashioned way.

You're trying to get facts

MISTAKE #2

Try this instead: Describe the tone you want, either by using adjectives or by specifying a character that ChatGPT should emulate — maybe even yourself.

You're using the generic tone

MISTAKE #3

Try this instead: Reword your prompt. You can try simplifying the language or adding more context.

You're giving up too soon

MISTAKE #4

Try this instead: First, use your squishy human brain instead of a mechanical one. That is, you'll need to decide on the main points you want to make.

You haven't developed your point of view

MISTAKE #5

Try this instead: Offer as much relevant information as possible when crafting your prompt to help ChatGPT understand your requirements.

You didn't give enough context

MISTAKE #6

Try this instead: Separate your sessions by topic or task to get more focused and accurate responses.

You mix your topics or tasks

MISTAKE #7

Try this instead: Regenerate the response or ask for tweaks to the output to improve the results.

You take the first output