30 Daily AI Tips
Bite-sized, actionable tips you can implement in 5 minutes or less. One tip a day for a month of AI mastery.

Remember: AI works best when you give it context about your business.
"Act as [role]" — Role Assignment
Start every prompt by telling the AI what role to play. This frames the entire response with the right expertise, tone, and perspective. A prompt starting with "Act as a senior marketing director" will be radically different from the same question to a "junior intern".
PRO TIP
Stack multiple roles for nuanced responses: "Act as a marketing director who used to be a data scientist."
Act as a [role] with [X] years of experience in [industry]. You specialise in [specific area]. Help me with [task].
Self-Critique Loop
After getting a response, ask the AI to critique its own work and then improve it. This simple technique can dramatically improve output quality by catching errors, improving clarity, and strengthening weak points.
PRO TIP
Use this 3 times in a row for truly polished content. Each iteration gets noticeably better.
Now critique your response. What could be improved? What did you miss? Then rewrite it addressing those issues.
"Explain Like I'm 5" (ELI5)
When you need to simplify complex topics for presentations, client explanations, or your own understanding, use this magic phrase. It forces the AI to strip away jargon and use analogies.
PRO TIP
Try different levels: "Explain like I'm a smart 10-year-old" or "Explain to someone who's never heard of this."
Explain [complex topic] like I'm 5 years old. Use simple words, everyday analogies, and short sentences.
Style Matching
Feed the AI 3-5 examples of your writing style (emails, posts, documents), then ask it to match that voice. This trains the AI to write in YOUR voice, not generic AI-speak.
PRO TIP
Create a "style guide" prompt you can paste at the start of any writing task.
Here are examples of my writing style: [Paste 3-5 examples] Now write [your request] matching this exact tone, vocabulary, and rhythm.
"What Should I Ask?"
When you're not sure what you don't know, ask the AI what questions you SHOULD be asking. This is incredibly powerful for exploring new topics, preparing for meetings, or strategic planning.
PRO TIP
Follow up with "Now answer all of those questions" for a comprehensive briefing.
I'm trying to [goal]. What questions should I be asking that I might not have thought of? Give me 10 questions, then answer each one.
Email Triage Prompt
Paste your unread emails and have AI sort them into Urgent (needs action today), This Week (can wait), and FYI (just information). This saves 20+ minutes of mental energy every morning.
PRO TIP
Add a "Delegate to [name]" category if you have team members who handle certain topics.
Sort these emails into 3 categories: 1. 🔴 URGENT - Needs my response today 2. 🟡 THIS WEEK - Can wait 2-3 days 3. 🟢 FYI - No action needed For each, summarise what action is needed in 1 sentence. Emails: [Paste emails here]
Subject Line Generator
Before sending any important email, generate 5 subject line options. Studies show the subject line determines whether your email gets opened. A good subject line can double your response rate.
PRO TIP
Test with: "Which of these 5 would YOU open first?" to get the AI's pick.
Write 5 email subject lines for this message. Make them: 1. Clear about the ask 2. Under 50 characters 3. Create appropriate urgency Email content: [Paste your email]
Angry Email Translator
When you're frustrated and about to send a heated reply, write your honest response first. Then ask AI to translate it into professional language while keeping the core message. Never send the first draft!
PRO TIP
Works in reverse too: paste an angry email you received and ask "What are they actually upset about?"
I'm frustrated and wrote this email: [Your angry draft] Rewrite this to be professional and firm while: - Keeping my key points - Not apologising for things that aren't my fault - Ending on a constructive note
Template Creation Machine
Identify your top 5 repeated email types (meeting requests, follow-ups, introductions, etc.) and create polished templates. This alone can save 1-2 hours per week on email writing.
PRO TIP
Include [BRACKETS] for personalisable parts so you can customise each send quickly.
Create a professional email template for [type of email]. Include: - Subject line - Opening line with personalisation placeholder - Clear ask/purpose - Polite close Mark places for personalisation with [BRACKETS].
Follow-Up Sequences
Create a 3-email follow-up sequence for leads, proposals, or important requests. Each email should add value (not just "checking in") and escalate appropriately.
PRO TIP
Time them: 3 days, 7 days, 14 days. After that, a phone call works better than email.
Create a 3-email follow-up sequence for [situation]. Each email should: 1. Reference the previous contact 2. Add new value or information 3. Have a clear, easy-to-answer CTA 4. Get progressively more direct Space: 3 days apart. Tone: Professional but human.
Agenda Generator
Before any meeting, generate a structured agenda with time allocations. This ensures meetings stay on track and everyone knows what to prepare. Attendees will thank you.
PRO TIP
Send the agenda 24 hours before with "Please review and add any items by EOD."
Create a [30/60]-minute meeting agenda for [topic]. Include: - Welcome & context (2 min) - Discussion items with time allocations - Decision points clearly marked - Action items & next steps (5 min) - Buffer for questions Participants: [Who's attending]
Transcription → Summary
Record meetings with Otter.ai or your phone, then paste the transcript into AI for a crisp summary. You'll never have "What did we decide?" confusion again.
PRO TIP
Use a consistent format: Decisions Made, Action Items (with owners and deadlines), Key Discussion Points.
Summarise this meeting transcript into: 1. 📋 KEY DECISIONS (numbered list) 2. ✅ ACTION ITEMS (with owner and deadline for each) 3. 💡 KEY INSIGHTS (important points discussed) 4. ❓ OPEN QUESTIONS (unresolved items) Transcript: [Paste transcript]
Pre-Mortem Analysis
Before major projects or decisions, ask AI "What could go wrong?" This surfaces risks you might be blind to. It's easier to prevent problems than solve them.
PRO TIP
Make it vivid: "It's 6 months from now and this project failed. Why did it fail?"
Pre-mortem analysis: We're planning [project/decision]. Imagine it's 6 months from now and it failed spectacularly. List: 1. The 5 most likely reasons it failed 2. Early warning signs for each 3. Preventive actions we can take NOW
Meeting Decline Templates
Create polite but firm templates for declining meetings that don't need you. Protecting your calendar is protecting your productivity. Not every meeting needs you in it.
PRO TIP
Suggest alternatives: "Could we handle this via email?" or "Could [colleague] represent me?"
Write 3 polite email templates to decline meetings: 1. "I'm not the right person for this" 2. "This could be an email" 3. "I'm at capacity this week" Make them warm but clear, with suggested alternatives.
Action Item Extraction
At the end of any meeting, extract clear action items with owners and deadlines. This single habit prevents 80% of follow-up confusion.
PRO TIP
Send the action list within 1 hour while it's fresh. Ask for corrections if anything is wrong.
Extract all action items from this discussion: [Paste meeting notes or transcript] Format each as: - [ ] Task description (Owner: @Name, Due: Date) Group by owner if multiple people have tasks.
Blog → Social Repurposing
Transform one blog post into 10 social media posts. One piece of content becomes an entire week of social presence. This is the smartest content ROI hack.
PRO TIP
Create a carousel (key points), a story (hot takes), a poll (key question), and quote graphics.
Turn this blog post into 10 social media posts: [Paste blog post] Create: - 3 LinkedIn posts (professional insight angle) - 3 Twitter/X posts (punchy, provocative) - 2 Instagram captions (relatable, human) - 2 Story ideas (engagement-focused) Each should stand alone and drive curiosity about the full post.
Counterintuitive Insights
The best content challenges assumptions. Ask AI to extract the "surprising" or "counterintuitive" angles from your expertise. These become viral posts and memorable points.
PRO TIP
Start posts with "Most people think X, but actually Y" — it's a proven attention-grabber.
Based on my expertise in [your field], generate 10 counterintuitive insights that would surprise my audience. Format: "Most people think [common belief], but actually [surprising truth]. Here's why: [brief explanation]" Make them genuinely surprising, not just contrarian.
Content Calendar Generator
Plan an entire month of content in 20 minutes. Define your themes, topics, and formats, then let AI fill in the calendar with specific post ideas.
PRO TIP
Include a mix: educational (40%), entertaining (30%), promotional (20%), personal (10%).
Create a 4-week content calendar for [platform]. My brand: [Brief description] Topics I cover: [List 3-5 themes] Posting frequency: [X times per week] For each post, give me: - Date - Topic/angle - Hook (first line) - Key points to cover - CTA
Hook Generation
The first line determines whether anyone reads the rest. Generate 10 hook options for every post, then pick the most scroll-stopping one. Hooks are 80% of the battle.
PRO TIP
Test hooks that create a "gap" — hint at information the reader will want to close.
Generate 10 hook variations for this content: [Your content idea] Use different techniques: - Contrarian statement - Question - Statistic - Story opener - Bold claim - "How to" - Curiosity gap Make them impossible to scroll past.
Headline Variations
For blog posts, emails, and ads, generate 10 headline variations. Headlines dramatically impact engagement — a 20% improvement in headline = 20% more readers.
PRO TIP
Use the 4 U's: Useful, Urgent, Unique, Ultra-specific. Hit at least 2.
Write 10 headline variations for: [Your topic] Target audience: [Who] Desired action: [What you want them to do] Mix styles: - "How to" headlines - Number-based - Question headlines - Statement headlines - Curiosity gaps Score each 1-10 on clickability.
Steelman Technique
Before any big decision, ask AI to argue the opposite position as strongly as possible. This reveals blind spots and makes your final decision more robust.
PRO TIP
Use this in negotiations too: understand the other side's best arguments before you meet.
I'm considering [your decision/position]. Steelman the opposing view: Make the strongest possible argument AGAINST my position. Be persuasive, use evidence, and point out my blind spots. Then: How would I counter each point?
Decision Frameworks
Apply structured thinking to complex decisions. Ask AI to walk you through frameworks like SWOT, pros/cons, decision matrices, or second-order effects analysis.
PRO TIP
Ask "What decision framework would a CEO use here?" to get executive-level thinking.
Help me decide: [Your decision] Analyse using: 1. Pros & Cons list (weighted by importance) 2. Second-order effects (what happens AFTER the immediate result?) 3. Reversibility (how easy to undo?) 4. Opportunity cost (what am I giving up?) End with a clear recommendation.
Weekly Review Prompts
Create a structured weekly review habit. Reflection is how experience becomes wisdom. 15 minutes of review can transform your effectiveness.
PRO TIP
Do this every Friday at 4pm. Block the time or it won't happen.
Weekly review framework: 1. WINS: What 3 things went well this week? 2. LESSONS: What did I learn? What would I do differently? 3. ENERGY: What activities gave me energy? Drained me? 4. PRIORITIES: What are my top 3 priorities for next week? 5. ONE THING: If I could only accomplish ONE thing next week, what would make the biggest difference?
SWOT Analysis Generator
Generate comprehensive SWOT analyses for any business situation. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats — structured thinking made easy.
PRO TIP
After the SWOT, ask: "What's the ONE strategic move that leverages strengths to capture opportunities?"
Create a detailed SWOT analysis for: Business/Situation: [Describe] Market: [Your market/industry] Timeframe: [Next 6-12 months] For each quadrant, give 5 specific points with brief explanations. Then: What strategic moves does this suggest?
Competitor Analysis
Deep-dive into competitor positioning, messaging, and strategy. Understanding the competitive landscape is essential for differentiation.
PRO TIP
Ask "What can I credibly claim that they can't?" to find your unique positioning.
Analyse my competitor: [Competitor name/website] 1. Their positioning (who they serve, what they promise) 2. Their strengths (what they do well) 3. Their weaknesses (gaps, complaints, limitations) 4. Their messaging themes 5. How I can differentiate Based on what I offer: [Brief description of your offering]
Expense Categorisation
Paste a list of expenses and have AI categorise them for accounting. This turns hours of bookkeeping into a 5-minute task.
PRO TIP
Create categories that match your accounting software for easy import.
Categorise these expenses for accounting: [Paste expense list] Categories: Travel, Marketing, Software, Office Supplies, Professional Services, Utilities, Other Format as a table: Date | Description | Amount | Category | Tax Deductible?
SOP Creation
Turn any process into a clear Standard Operating Procedure. Good SOPs mean anyone can do the task, not just you. This is how you scale.
PRO TIP
Include "Common mistakes to avoid" — this saves future pain.
Create a Standard Operating Procedure for: [Process name] Include: 1. Purpose (why we do this) 2. Scope (when to use this SOP) 3. Step-by-step instructions (numbered, clear) 4. Common mistakes to avoid 5. Quality checklist (how to verify it's done right) 6. Time estimate Write for someone doing this for the first time.
Client Questionnaire Builder
Create comprehensive intake questionnaires for new clients. Good discovery = good projects. This prevents scope creep and misaligned expectations.
PRO TIP
Limit to 10-15 questions max. Too long and people abandon it.
Create a client intake questionnaire for: [Your service] Goals: - Understand their current situation - Clarify their desired outcomes - Identify potential challenges - Set realistic expectations - Gather info needed to start work Max 12 questions. Mix of open-ended and specific.
Project Template Generator
Create reusable project templates for your most common work types. Start every project with structure, not a blank page.
PRO TIP
Include estimated timelines for each phase. Under-promise, over-deliver.
Create a project template for: [Project type] Include: 1. Phases and milestones 2. Deliverables for each phase 3. Timeline estimates 4. Responsibility matrix (who does what) 5. Risk checklist 6. Success criteria Make it copy-paste ready for new projects.
FAQ Database Builder
Turn common questions into a searchable FAQ. This reduces repetitive customer queries and makes your team more efficient.
PRO TIP
Track what questions actually get asked, then add them. Real FAQs > assumed FAQs.
Based on my business: [Describe your business/service] Generate 20 FAQs customers might ask. For each: - Question (natural language) - Answer (helpful, clear, 2-3 sentences) - Related questions to link to Organise into categories.
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