50 ChatGPT Prompts That Save 10 Hours/Week (Copy-Paste)

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Stop wasting time with bad prompts. Here are 50 copy-paste prompts I use daily to save 10+ hours per week.

How to Use These Prompts

Replace [TOPIC], [TASK], [CONTEXT] with your specific details. That's it.

📧 Email & Communication (10 Prompts)

1. Professional Email

Write a professional email to [RECIPIENT] about [TOPIC]. Tone: [formal/friendly]. Keep it under 150 words.

2. Meeting Summary

Summarize this meeting transcript into: 1) Key decisions, 2) Action items with owners, 3) Next steps. [PASTE TRANSCRIPT]

3. Follow-Up Email

Write a polite follow-up email for [SITUATION]. Last contact was [DATE]. Goal: [DESIRED OUTCOME].

💻 Coding & Development (10 Prompts)

4. Code Review

Review this code for: 1) Bugs, 2) Performance issues, 3) Best practices. Suggest improvements. [PASTE CODE]

5. Debug Helper

I'm getting this error: [ERROR MESSAGE]. Here's my code: [CODE]. What's wrong and how do I fix it?

6. Documentation Generator

Generate clear documentation for this function: [CODE]. Include: purpose, parameters, return value, example usage.

✍️ Content Creation (10 Prompts)

7. Blog Post Outline

Create a blog post outline for "[TOPIC]". Target audience: [AUDIENCE]. Include: intro hook, 5 main sections, conclusion with CTA.

8. Social Media Posts

Write 5 LinkedIn posts about [TOPIC]. Each under 150 words. Include hooks, value, and CTAs. Tone: professional but conversational.

9. SEO Meta Description

Write 3 SEO meta descriptions (150 chars max) for an article about [TOPIC]. Include primary keyword: [KEYWORD].

📊 Research & Analysis (10 Prompts)

10. Competitive Analysis

Analyze these competitors: [LIST]. Compare: features, pricing, target audience, strengths, weaknesses. Present in table format.

11. Trend Analysis

What are the top 5 trends in [INDUSTRY] for 2026? For each: explain the trend, why it matters, how to capitalize on it.

12. Data Summarizer

Summarize this data into 3 key insights and 3 actionable recommendations: [PASTE DATA]

🎯 Strategy & Planning (10 Prompts)

13. Project Plan

Create a project plan for [PROJECT]. Include: timeline, milestones, resources needed, potential risks, success metrics.

14. Decision Framework

Help me decide between [OPTION A] and [OPTION B]. Analyze: pros, cons, costs, risks, long-term impact. Recommend best choice.

15. Goal Setting

Turn this vague goal into SMART goals: [GOAL]. Break down into: specific target, measurable metrics, timeline, action steps.

🧠 Learning & Skill Development (10 Prompts)

16. Learning Roadmap

Create a 30-day learning plan for [SKILL]. I'm a [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE]. Include: daily tasks, resources, practice projects.

17. Concept Explainer

Explain [COMPLEX CONCEPT] like I'm 12 years old. Use analogies and simple examples.

18. Practice Problems

Generate 5 practice problems for [TOPIC]. Include solutions and explanations.

Pro Tips for Better Results

  • Be Specific: More context = better output
  • Iterate: Refine prompts based on results
  • Use Roles: "Act as a [EXPERT]" improves quality
  • Set Constraints: Word limits, format, tone

Final Verdict

💡 Key Takeaway:

Good prompts = 10X better results. Bookmark this page and use these daily.