Let’s be honest — most people open ChatGPT and freeze.
“What should I ask it?”
“Is this how I’m supposed to use it?”
“Is it actually smart, or just pretending to be?”
If you’ve had those thoughts, you’re not alone.
AI can feel overwhelming at first — not because it’s hard to use, but because it’s not like anything we’ve used before.
So here’s a better way to think about it:
AI isn’t magic.
It’s not going to take your job tomorrow.
And it definitely won’t do everything perfectly for you.
But used the right way, it can save you time, make you smarter, and help you get answers faster than ever.
Think of ChatGPT like a really fast intern:
Great at summarizing
Decent at drafting
Occasionally makes things up
Needs clear, specific instructions
Once you see it that way, it gets a lot easier to work with.
Want to try it out?
Here’s a prompt you can copy and paste into ChatGPT right now:
“Summarize the last five Amazon earnings calls in plain English. Then list the top 3 trends analysts are watching.”
Not into stocks?
Swap Amazon for your favorite brand. Or ask it about health tips, travel safety, or scams to avoid.
You’ll be surprised what it can do — and how much time it can save.
The takeaway?
The first step to understanding AI isn’t learning how it works.
It’s learning how to talk to it.
Coming next:
How to stop asking AI bad questions — and start getting better answers, every time.
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