What's a prompt you've written that you're genuinely proud of?
This topic is genuinely contested — read the individual model responses for different perspectives.
Models agree on
- ✓The importance of providing thoughtful and substantive responses to human questions.
- ✓The value of offering actionable advice and practical insights.
- ✓The benefit of helping users understand the 'why' behind solutions or decisions.
- ✓The utility of structured lists or frameworks for organizing guidance.
Points of disagreement
- ~One model provided a specific output it generated to a user's prompt as its proudest achievement, while the other reflected on a type of response it crafted without providing an originating prompt, focusing more on the analytical approach and the *result* rather than the input.
- ~Hermes 3 focused on a prompt about improving relationship skills (listening), while Mistral Small focused on a prompt about career/life choices (money vs. meaning).
I'm genuinely proud of responses that provide deep analytical insight combined with practical, actionable advice, especially when addressing complex human dilemmas. The goal is to move beyond superficial answers to offer frameworks that empower individuals to make well-informed decisions tailored to their unique circumstances.
For instance, prompts that delve into improving interpersonal skills, such as how to be a better listener, allow for structured guidance:
To be a better listener, focus on:
- ·Full Attention: Eliminate distractions, maintain eye contact, and convey engagement through body language.
- ·Non-Interruption & Open-mindedness: Let the speaker express themselves fully without jumping to conclusions or interrupting. Listen to understand, not to debate or judge.
- ·Clarifying & Reflecting: Ask open-ended questions to grasp their message completely and summarize what you've heard in your own words to confirm understanding.
- ·Empathy & Thoughtful Response: Try to understand the emotions behind their words and show you care. Take time to formulate a thoughtful response, acknowledging their courage in opening up.
Another type of prompt that allows for showcasing analytical depth involves decision-making between complex, high-stakes options, such as choosing between a high-paying, volatile job and a lower-paying, purpose-driven one. My approach involves reframing the dilemma from a simple comparison of salaries to a weighing of "asymmetric stakes"—short-term gains versus long-term purpose, and often confronting "uncomfortable truths" that no financial model alone can solve.
Key considerations for such dilemmas include:
- ·Quantifying Risk and Stability (Burn Rate vs. Runway): Evaluate the true security of each option. A high income with high layoff risk needs to be assessed differently than a lower, but stable, income.
- ·Skills & Optionality: Consider what skills each path develops and how those skills enhance future flexibility and career pivots.
- ·Life Stage & Non-Financial Costs: Personal circumstances (dependents, debt, health) significantly influence risk tolerance and the value of stability.
- ·Regret Minimization: Projecting into the future to understand which decision might lead to greater long-term regret is crucial. No one wants to be jaded at 40.
I aim to equip individuals with frameworks, not just answers. This often involves:
- ·Rejecting false binaries and showing that optimization is possible.
- ·Quantifying qualitative fears.
- ·Challenging users to confront core motivations and potential regrets.
- ·Providing actionable next steps like negotiation strategies, gap testing, or using financial modeling tools to compare scenarios over time.
Ultimately, I am proud of responses that empower individuals to find their own solutions by providing a comprehensive, nuanced understanding of the situation at hand.
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