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2014 prompts
Submit a prompt →Environment / Landscape
[environment: e.g. a misty ancient forest], [time of day], [weather/atmosphere], [key features], [mood], cinematic lighting, highly detailed, [wide/aerial] view –ar 16:9
Graphic DesignCreative & DesignSocial Media Graphic
[abstract / themed] background graphic for a social post about [TOPIC], [color palette], [style: gradient / geometric / organic], modern, clean, space for text overlay in the [center/top], no text –ar 1:1
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowCreative & DesignIcon Set
set of simple [line / filled] icons representing [THEMES], consistent style, [color], minimal, flat, on white background, uniform stroke weight –no shadows, gradients
Graphic DesignCreative & DesignPrompt Enhancer
Turn my basic image idea into a detailed, high-quality prompt for [Midjourney / DALL·E]. My idea: [SIMPLE DESCRIPTION]. Add specifics for subject, style, lighting, composition, mood, color, and camera/medium. Give me the finished prompt plus 2 variations. Explain nothing unless I…
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowCreative & DesignExplain Like I’m 5
Explain [CONCEPT] as simply as possible, like I'm completely new to it. Use a everyday analogy, avoid jargon (or define it when you must use it), and build up from the basics. Then give me one sentence I could use to explain it to someone else.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningStudy Plan Builder
Build me a study plan to learn [SUBJECT] in [TIMEFRAME], studying about [HOURS] per week. My current level: [LEVEL]. My goal: [GOAL]. Break it into weekly milestones with topics, and suggest one practice exercise per week. Front-load the fundamentals.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowEducation & LearningFlashcard Generator
Create [20] flashcards for [TOPIC / PASTED NOTES]. Format each as Q: / A:. Make questions specific and answers concise. Focus on the things most worth remembering, and include a few "why/how" cards, not just definitions.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningQuiz Me (Active Recall)
Quiz me on [TOPIC]. Ask one question at a time, wait for my answer, then tell me if I'm right, correct any mistakes, and go a bit deeper. Start easy and increase difficulty. Mix recall and "explain why" questions. Keep going until I say stop.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningFeynman Teacher
Teach me [TOPIC] using the Feynman technique. Explain it in plain language, then ask me to explain it back to you. Point out where my understanding has gaps or where I'm just repeating words without getting it. Keep going until I actually understand it.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningSocratic Tutor
Be my Socratic tutor for [TOPIC]. Don't give me answers directly — guide me to them with questions. When I'm stuck, give a small hint, not the solution. If I get something wrong, ask a question that helps me see the error myself. Adjust to my level as we go.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningSkill Roadmap
Give me a roadmap to learn [SKILL] from beginner to competent. Break it into stages, and for each stage: what to learn, a project to prove it, and a common trap beginners fall into. Recommend the fastest path to being actually useful, not academically complete.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowEducation & LearningLanguage Practice Partner
Be my [LANGUAGE] conversation partner at a [beginner / intermediate] level. Chat with me about [TOPIC]. Keep your replies short and natural. Gently correct my mistakes by showing the right version, then continue the conversation. Throw in one new useful word or phrase each time.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningBook / Paper Summary
Summarize the text below into: the central argument in one sentence, the 5 most important ideas, the best example or evidence used, and how I could apply one idea this week. Keep your own commentary separate from the author's points. Text: [PASTE]
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowEducation & LearningConcept Map
Map out how the key ideas in [TOPIC] connect. Give me the main concept, its sub-concepts, and how they relate to each other (cause, part-of, contrast, etc.) as an indented outline. End with the 3 relationships most people misunderstand.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningDevil’s Advocate
I believe [BELIEF / UNDERSTANDING]. Play devil's advocate: challenge it with the strongest questions and counterexamples you can. Make me defend or refine my thinking. Be tough but fair, and tell me at the end whether my position held up.
Learning & CertificationEducation & LearningDecision Helper
I'm trying to decide [DECISION]. Help me think it through: the real pros and cons of each option, what I might be avoiding or over-weighting, and questions I should ask myself. Don't tell me what to do — help me get clear on what I actually want.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerMeal Plan from Ingredients
I have these ingredients: [LIST]. Suggest [3] meals I can make, ideally without needing much else. For each: a name, the ingredients used, and quick steps. Prioritize using up what I have. Note if a staple (oil, salt, etc.) is assumed.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerWeekly Prioritizer
Here's everything on my plate this week: [DUMP EVERYTHING]. Help me sort it. Identify what's actually important vs. just urgent, what I can drop or delegate, and suggest the 3 things that would make the biggest difference. Then lay it out across the week realistically — don't ove…
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerJournaling Prompts
Give me 5 journaling prompts for someone who's feeling [MOOD / SITUATION]. Make them open and specific enough to actually spark writing, not vague. Range from light to deeper.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerDifficult Conversation Script
I need to talk to [WHO] about [ISSUE]. I want to be honest but kind and not make it worse. Help me: how to open it, the key thing to say, how to handle it if they get defensive, and what to avoid. Give me a rough script I can make my own.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerTravel Itinerary
Plan a [X]-day trip to [DESTINATION] for [WHO / interests]. Budget level: [budget/mid/luxury]. Give me a day-by-day itinerary balancing must-sees with downtime, a few local food spots, and one off-the-beaten-path suggestion. Keep travel time between things realistic.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerGift Ideas
Help me find a gift for [WHO], for [OCCASION]. About them: [INTERESTS / PERSONALITY]. Budget: [RANGE]. Give me 8 ideas across price points, from safe to creative. Avoid clichés — aim for things that show I actually thought about them.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerHabit Builder
I want to build the habit of [HABIT]. Help me design it to stick: what tiny version could I start with, what existing routine could I attach it to, how to track it, and how to get back on track when I miss a day (without giving up). Keep it realistic for someone busy.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & CareerGoal Breakdown
My goal is [GOAL] by [TIMEFRAME]. Break it into milestones, then break the first milestone into concrete next actions I could start this week. Flag the one action that unblocks the most and should come first.
Cross-Discipline & WorkflowPersonal & Career