BONUS -3 Zero-Stress AI Tricks Anyone Can Use Today

Hi again,

We’ve been talking a lot about big-picture strategy lately, but let’s zoom back to the Fundamentals level for a minute. Below are three dead-simple AI tricks you can run in ChatGPT, Claude, or Grok right now—no industry expertise, no fancy data. Just copy-and-paste-friendly prompts and instant wins.

1️⃣ Five-Minute “Life Admin” Assistant

Use case: Turn a messy to-do list into an action plan.

Try it:

1. Dump a raw list of everything on your plate (work + personal).

2. Paste this prompt:

Act as my productivity coach. 
• Group these tasks into logical categories.
• Estimate how long each should take.
• Recommend the best order to tackle them if I have 90 minutes this afternoon. 
Format as a checklist.

Why it’s great:

• Works the same for students, managers, parents—anyone.

• Forces you to time-box tasks instead of letting them sprawl.

2️⃣ “Explain-It-Like-I’m-Five” Decoder

Use case: Demystify any dense paragraph, contract clause, medical note, or academic abstract.

Try it:

1. Copy the confusing text.

2. Prompt:

Explain this in plain English as if I’m five years old. 
Then give me a 3-sentence “why it matters” summary.

Bonus: Add …and list two follow-up questions I should ask to become a sharper skeptic.

3️⃣ Hyper-Custom Gift Brainstormer

Use case: Generate genuinely thoughtful gift ideas in 60 seconds.

Try it:

1. Write down everything you know about the person (hobbies, recent events, favorite shows, inside jokes, budget).

2. Prompt:

You are an expert gift concierge. 
Use the details below to suggest 7 unique, under-$75 gift ideas that feel personal, not generic. 
Provide a one-sentence “why it fits” for each idea.

[Insert your notes here]

Why it’s great:

• Works for birthdays, client thank-yous, employee recognition—anything.

• Often surfaces experiences or niche products you’d never think of.

Quick Tips for First-Timers

1. Model hop: If ChatGPT stalls, paste the same prompt in Claude or Grok. Different engines, different sparks.

2. Voice mode: Talk the prompt instead of typing—it feels less intimidating.

3. Follow-ups are free: Always ask “What else should I consider?” or “Can you refine that?” to level-up the output.

Feel free to share these with anyone who’s still “AI-curious but hasn’t clicked the button.” Little wins build big momentum.

Talk soon,
Wade

P.S. Got a newbie success story or a prompt you love? Hit reply—I read every email.