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# I AM GPTED - Episode: "Stop Talking to Your AI Like It's Broken"

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**MAL:**
Hey, welcome back to I Am GPTed—the show where I teach you to talk to robots like you actually know what you're doing. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and today we're fixing the most common reason your ChatGPT outputs are mediocre: you're basically mumbling at it.

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**MAL:**
So here's the thing nobody tells you: your AI isn't broken. You're just giving it terrible instructions. It's like asking someone for directions while staring at your shoes. The AI will try, sure, but it's flying blind.

Let me show you what I mean with something called **role assignment**—basically, you tell the AI who it should pretend to be before asking your actual question. Sounds silly? Wait for it.

**Before:** "Write me a LinkedIn post about my new job."

Your AI spits out corporate word-salad that sounds like it was written by a motivational poster factory.

**After:** "You are a career coach known for being funny and real. You're skeptical of corporate speak but genuinely excited about people's wins. Write me a LinkedIn post about my new job."

Suddenly you get something with personality. Something people actually read.

That's role assignment. Three words—"You are a"—and everything changes. According to my research, this is one of the most powerful techniques you can use. You're not being weird; you're being *specific*.

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**MAL:**
Now, here's a use case nobody thinks about: **use AI to interview yourself for your own business**. Seriously.

Let me paint the picture. You're starting a side hustle. You're terrified. You have a million questions but no mentor. So here's what you do: Tell your AI to play the role of a successful entrepreneur in your field. Ask it the tough questions you're afraid to ask yourself. "What am I going to screw up?" "Where do I cut corners?" "What should I spend money on versus skip?"

It's like having a business advisor who costs nothing and doesn't judge you. Game changer.

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**MAL:**
Okay, confession time. I made this mistake for like six months straight. **Beginners treat AI like a magic 8-ball**—you shake it once and expect perfection. Then you're shocked when it's mediocre.

Here's the real move: **treat AI like a collaborative brainstorm partner**. Ask it something. Look at the response. Push back. Ask follow-up questions. Refine. This isn't lazy; this is how you actually get good stuff.

I used to be the guy expecting perfection on draft one. Turns out I was just impatient. The AI wasn't the problem.

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**MAL:**
Quick exercise for you—and seriously, do this today. Pick something you want to write: an email, a job application, whatever. Write your first draft. Now open ChatGPT and use role assignment. Tell it to be a professional editor who fixes clarity, not just grammar. Paste your draft. Watch what happens.

Do this three times this week. You'll feel the difference immediately.

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**MAL:**
Last thing: **always, always check the AI's work against reality**. Did it make up statistics? Did it oversimplify something important? Did it sound confident while being completely wrong? That's AI's superpower and its fatal flaw rolled into one.

Read what it gives you. Cross-reference. Use your brain. The AI is a tool, not a substitute.

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**MAL:**
That's what we've got for you today on I Am GPTed. Please hit subscribe—it helps and honestly, I need the validation. Thanks for listening.

This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.

Now go talk to your AI like you mean it.

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**I Am GPTed**
*Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"*

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**Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us who’d rather get stuff done than chase hype. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Let’s dive in before I bore you with my origin story.

First up: the **Output Redirect** technique. It’s like hiring the AI as your own prompt coach. Instead of vague asks, tell it what you wanted versus what it gave, and watch it fix itself. Here’s my before-and-after.

*Before – my lazy prompt:* “Write a proposal intro for my freelance gig targeting a startup.” AI spits out some bland corporate sludge: “Dear Client, we’re excited to offer services... blah blah.”

*After – with Output Redirect:* “Here’s what I asked: [paste the lame prompt]. Here’s what I got: [paste the output]. Here’s what I really wanted: punchy, fun, mentions my quirky AI niche, under 100 words. Rewrite it better and explain why your first try missed.” Boom – suddenly it’s engaging, tailored, and cites my misfit edge. Offorte nails this as a gap-bridger between your brain and the AI’s patterns. Try it; it’s sarcasm-proof.

Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Not “summarize diets,” but “I’m a desk jockey with lactose issues, hating cooking. Plan 5 dinners under 20 minutes using fridge staples: eggs, rice, veggies, chicken. List shopping gaps.” AI hands you a no-brainer weekly menu. Saves your sanity, wallet, and that 8pm “screw it, pizza” regret. Codecademy shows specifics like this crush generic fluff.

Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts without context**. I did this for months – asked “Compare EVs and gas cars,” got a rambling mess. Duh, no focus! Avoid by nailing who, what, where: “Compare EV vs. gas car environmental impact on carbon emissions and battery mining for city commuters.” Codecademy calls this the scatter-killer. Own my goof: I wasted hours regenerating until I learned.

Quick exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: “Act as my brainstorming buddy. I need 5 wild ideas for a side hustle under $100 startup. For each, list pros, cons, first step.” Pick one, refine with Output Redirect. Do it twice weekly – builds your prompting muscle like reps at a gym, minus the sweat.

Finally, evaluate AI output: **Check for hallucinations and logic gaps**. Ask follow-up: “Verify facts here with sources. Flag assumptions. Rate confidence 1-10.” Rewrite weak spots. It’s your bullshit detector in a hype-filled world.

That’s your toolkit, misfits – practical, no fluff. If this sparked your AI game, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Go prompt wild.

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**I Am GPTed**
*Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"*

*[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells then drops.]*

**Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're allergic to titles – dish out practical AI tips that actually work. No PhD required, just plain English and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. Today, we're hacking your AI chats to get smarter replies, sneaky everyday wins, and dodging newbie traps. Because let's face it, the tech bros promise AI will cure world hunger, but it can't even spell your name right without help. Stick around – you'll leave sharper than me on a good day.

First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Chain-of-Thought prompting**. Tell the AI to "think step by step" like it's solving a puzzle, not just blurting answers. Here's my cringe before-and-after.

Before – my lazy prompt to ChatGPT: "How do I fix a leaky faucet?" It spits back a generic list: tighten nut, replace washer, blah blah. Useless for a plumbing dummy like me.

After: "How do I fix a leaky faucet? Think step by step: diagnose the type of leak, list tools needed, then safe steps." Boom – it walks me through: "Step 1: Turn off water. Step 2: Check if it's drip or spray – drip means washer, spray means cartridge. Tools: wrench, towel. Don't flood your kitchen like I did." Responses get 20-30% better, per tests on models like GPT-4o and Gemini. Everyday analogy? It's like giving directions: "Turn left" sucks; "Pass the gas station, then left at the oak tree" gets you there.

Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Prompt Grok or Claude: "I'm a busy parent with a 5-year-old who hates veggies, $50 grocery budget for 5 dinners. Think step by step: suggest kid-friendly recipes hiding greens, shopping list under budget, prep time under 30 mins." It spits out ninja tactics like blending spinach into meatballs. Saved my wallet and sanity – who knew AI could be a short-order chef whisperer?

Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You vague-prompt: "Write an email," and get corporate drivel. I did this for weeks, firing off one-liners like a caveman. Fix it: **Give context first**. "You're me, a sarcastic freelancer emailing a client about a late project. Keep it under 150 words, apologize without groveling." Avoids fluff, nails your voice. Lesson learned the hard way – my emails used to sound like robot HR.

Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "Act as my debate coach. Argue both sides of 'Pineapple belongs on pizza' step by step. Then quiz me with 3 questions." Respond, iterate with follow-ups. Do it daily – you'll spot weak logic fast, like training a puppy with treats.

Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **The human sniff test**. Read aloud – does it flow like a convo or robot manual? Fact-check one claim (Google it), then tweak: "Rewrite this more casual, fix any errors." Iterate twice. If it still flops, trash and reprompt.

That's your toolkit, misfits – practical, no hype.

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Reminder: Subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more.

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**I Am GPTed**
**Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"**

[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, then out]

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, because who has time for titles when you're wrestling with ChatGPT? Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I dish out practical AI tips with zero fluff, a dash of sarcasm, and enough self-roast to keep it real. Today, we're leveling up your prompts—no PhD required. Stick around for a killer technique, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in.

First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Few-Shot Prompting**—think of it like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before asking them to clean theirs. Instead of a lazy "Write a haiku," you give examples.

Bad prompt: "Write a haiku." You get some generic cherry blossom drivel.

Good one: "Here are two haikus: 'Gentle waves whisper / Silver moonlight softly glows / Night's calm lullaby.' And 'Cherry blossoms bloom / Pink petals dance with the wind / Springtime's warm embrace.' Now write a new one about coffee." Boom—suddenly it's "Steaming mug awakens / Bitter warmth chases the fog / Morning's bold ritual." See? Examples guide the AI like training wheels, without the tech bros calling it "revolutionary." I use this on Claude and Grok daily; responses snap into focus.

Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **family meal planning on a budget**. Don't just ask "Dinner ideas." Try: "I'm a busy parent with $50 for the week, two kids who hate veggies, and a fridge with chicken, rice, and carrots. Give five easy recipes, each under 30 minutes." ChatGPT spits out a shopping list, prep steps, and kid hacks—like hiding carrots in rice balls. Saved my sanity last week when I was too fried to think. Works for Gemini too—beats scrolling Pinterest for hours.

Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You blurt "Help with email," and it vomits a novel. Guilty as charged—I did this for months, typing garbage like "Boss mad, fix report." Wasted hours. Avoid it by **starting with your goal**: "Act as a professional editor. Here's my rough report [paste it]. Shorten to 300 words, fix grammar, make it persuasive for my boss." Clear goal, context, role—problem solved. No more therapy bills for prompt rage.

Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "You are a trivia master. Give me three questions on 80s movies, then wait for my answers before revealing if I'm right." Answer, then ask it to explain why. Do five rounds. It's like flexing a muscle—soon you'll prompt like a boss, not a beggar.

Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Cross-check with reality**. Read it aloud—does it sound human, or like a robot sales pitch? Fact-check two claims on Google. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Rewrite this neutrally, cut fluff, add sources." Iterate till it's solid. Tech industry loves shiny lies; you don't have to.

That's your toolkit, friends—go misfit those AIs. If this sparked your brain, subscribe to **I Am GPTed** wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in—you're the real MVPs.

This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time!

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**I Am GPTed**
*Episode: Few-Shot Magic – Because Who Needs a PhD to Boss Around AI?*

[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in]

Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling casual – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today? We're unlocking **few-shot prompting** – the cheat code that turns vague AI blabber into gold. Stick around, because by the end, you'll be prompting like a pro without selling your soul to Silicon Valley. Let's dive in.

First up: **One killer prompting technique** – few-shot prompting. It's like giving your AI a cheat sheet with examples so it doesn't wing it like a drunk uncle at a wedding. Plain English? Show it 2-3 samples of what you want, then ask for more in that style.

Before example – my lame attempt: "Write a product description for coffee." AI spits back some generic snoozer: "Great coffee, tastes good, buy it." Yawn.

After – few-shot magic: "Here are two product descriptions: 1. This mug keeps your brew hot like a hug from a radiator – perfect for desk jockeys fighting the 3 PM slump. 2. These beans roast dark and bold, punching Monday in the face with every sip. Now write one for our instant coffee pods." Boom – AI delivers: "These pods brew lightning-fast, turning your zombie mornings into caffeinated superheroes without the barista attitude." See? Examples guide it like training wheels on steroids. Try this on ChatGPT or Claude today – it'll save you from endless revisions.

Next, a **practical use case you haven't considered**: Job hunting as a total novice. Don't just ask "Write my resume." Few-shot it with your old job bullets: "Example 1: Managed team of 5, boosted sales 20% by streamlining orders. Example 2: Handled customer complaints, turning frowns into repeat business. Now do three for my barista gig shifting to marketing." Suddenly, you've got tailored bullets that make you sound like a rockstar, not a coffee slinger. Use it for emails, pitches – everyday wins while the hype-merchants chase AGI unicorns.

Now, **the common beginner mistake I totally own**: Treating AI like a mind reader. I'd fire off "Help with my report" and rage when it barfed walls of useless theory. Guilty as charged – wasted hours before I learned to add specifics or examples. Avoid it by always starting with "Act as a [role]" or few-shot samples. Keeps things tight, no therapy bills needed.

**Quick practice exercise**: Grab Gemini or Grok. Prompt: "Here are two thank-you emails: 1. Thanks for the chat – loved your take on widgets; let's connect on that project. Best, Alex. 2. Appreciate the advice; implementing tip #2 tomorrow! Cheers, Sam. Write one for a networking coffee meetup." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do this daily – you'll build prompting muscles faster than I built my collection of rejected AI outputs.

Finally, **a tip for evaluating AI content**: Read it aloud like you're pitching to your skeptical grandma. Does it flow? Cut jargon? Fix facts? If not, hit it with self-critique: "Review this for clarity and errors, then rewrite better." Brutal but effective – weeds out the fluff.

That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AIs. If this sparked your inner prompt wizard, subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in – you're crushing it. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time!

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