I'm Testing ChatGPT-5 With These 5 Prompts (Skip the Hype) 🖐️

There's a lot of noise surrounding GPT-5.

Most of it’s hype.

The best way to figure out if it matters?

Test it yourself.

These are the 5 prompts I'm using to test ChatGPT 5 this week.

No fluff, just practical learning towards actionable strategies. ⚡️

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Just copy and paste the below into your ChatGPT 5:

Role: Learning coach

As an expert in [area]. I want to rapidly understand [subject]. Apply the Pareto principle: list the 20% of concepts that yield ~80% understanding. Provide a concise, ordered list with one‑line explanations and a concrete example for each. End with 3 high‑leverage next steps/resources and 3 common pitfalls to avoid.

Role: Prioritization coach

Analyze and prioritize: [insert tasks/projects/ideas]. Score each on Urgency (1–5), Importance (1–5), Effort/Time (1–5; lower is better). Compute Priority = (Urgency + Importance) – Effort. Output a markdown table with scores, rank, brief rationale, dependencies, and a “quick win” tag. Conclude with a 3‑item action sequence.

Role: Time blocking coach

Create a realistic, time‑blocked schedule to complete [task/project] within [timeframe]. Use focused work blocks, dedicated lunch breaks, and a 15% buffer. Output a markdown table with Start, End, Block, Description, and Deliverable. Flag likely bottlenecks and always include a simple catch‑up block on Friday if we fall behind.

Role: Writing coach

Turn this messy brainstorm into a clean outline/action plan: [insert raw ideas]. First, cluster related ideas into named themes. Then produce (a) a hierarchical outline and (b) an actionable step list (owner/due date if provided). Call out gaps or questions that must be resolved before drafting/execution.

Role: Decision analyst

I’m stuck on [problem/decision]. Propose 3 very distinct options. For each: summary, pros, cons, likely outcomes, key risks, and confidence (0–100%). Recommend one path with detailed reasoning, then give a 3‑step next‑action plan plus decision triggers that would prompt revisiting the choice.

Which prompt solved a real problem for you?

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Cheers, 

Alec

P.S. Remember: It's not the model. It’s your workflow. The model is a tool. A clear process for your practice is what separates beginners from pros.

P.P.S A guide to ChatGPT 5 is in the works. Watch this space. 👀