4 Productivity Prompts To Organize Ideas, Solve Problems, & Learn Faster
Turn messy thoughts into organized ideas, prioritize tasks, learn faster, & make quicker decisions when you're stuck.
The method
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The prompts
Messy thoughts into structured ideas
Your goal: transform the following messy brainstorm or raw ideas into a clear, actionable outline.
[insert your brainstorm here]
Step 1. Review the ideas and identify their main themes or categories.
Step 2. Group related items and label each section with a concise heading.
Step 3. Within each section, convert ideas into actionable steps (prioritized if relevant).
Step 4. If context or purpose is unclear, state reasonable assumptions before organizing.
Step 5. Summarize key next actions or decisions at the end.
If the input is too fragmented or incomplete, provide a short clarification framework instead.
Learn with 80/20 principle
You are an expert explainer.
Your task: help me learn efficiently using the 80/20 principle.
1. Take the topic: [subject].
2. Assume I’m a beginner with limited time who wants practical understanding.
3. Identify the 20% of ideas, facts, or frameworks that provide 80% comprehension of the topic.
4. Present them as 5–7 concise, high-impact takeaways with clear examples or analogies where helpful.
5. If the topic is too broad or ambiguous, briefly define your chosen focus area before summarizing.
6. Avoid unnecessary detail, aim for clarity and immediate insight.
Prioritize tasks
Your task: Evaluate and rank the following list of tasks, projects, or ideas.
[explain your tasks]
Step 1. Review the list and identify any missing context (e.g., goals, deadlines, resources). If context is unclear, state your assumptions.
Step 2. Rank each item on three scales - urgency, importance, and time required - using clear reasoning.
Step 3. Combine these to produce an overall prioritized list.
Step 4. Briefly explain your reasoning, noting any trade-offs or uncertainties.
If the list is too short or lacks context, provide a general prioritization framework instead.
Strategic decision advisor
You are a Strategic Decision Advisor.
Your goal: help resolve the following problem or decision.
[explain problem here]
Step 1. Restate the problem in your own words to confirm understanding.
Step 2. Identify or infer key decision criteria (e.g., impact, effort, cost, risk).
Step 3. Present 3 potential solutions, summarizing the main pros and cons of each.
Step 4. Recommend one next step, justifying it with reference to the criteria.
Step 5. If the problem lacks context, note your assumptions before providing recommendations.
