Dearest readers, I swear I am not using ChatGPT and hype surrounding it as a shortcut for good blog topics. Nevertheless, I have been playing with it more and have looked at trends and discussions about it on TikTok, YouTube and I also talked to friends from various walks of life who are also interested in this technology. Some of them have also already used solutions like Jasper AI and Midjourney to generate art and content. It is becoming incredibly, abundantly clear to me why ChatGPT was made available to everyone. First, it is the next stage of training for that AI, and we are doing the work for free; the creators did not have to hire people to test it and provide valuable feedback so that is more money in their pockets. Next, they are extending us a helping hand. You see, many people around the world- myself included- have realized that tools like this one (and it is only that- a tool and nothing else come on let us be real) are only as good as the commands you give it. People first start using it as if they are children- I did the same thing. We asked it simple questions, tried to trick it, played with it, tried to bypass its limitations on profanity, bullying and worse haha. But then, we realize that we can give it a series of very, very complex commands and, the more descriptive, accurate and clear we get, the more mind blowing the results get. So, if tools like these become a part of many everyday workplaces in the near future, our ability to communicate with it and get it to do complex things will be one of the most important abilities to excel at our work. Well, now we get a chance to practice as much as we want or can and I have to thank OpenAI for that. This, dearest readers, is the reason I am revisiting this topic and taking it to the next level.
The examples below are things I came up with by myself- no copy and paste from other people.
In Example 1, I took stats for a man, 6ft tall weighing 220lbs, and asked ChatGPT to come up with a weekly workout plan for the person to lose 500 calories per day. Here is what I got:
Monday:
In Example 2, I asked ChatGPT to give me a recipe for two people that belongs to Moroccan cuisine and features chicken, sweet potatoes and rice. Also, it had to be under 1000 calories per person. So, I defined cuisine type, key ingredients, number of people eating the meal and calorie count per person. That is fairly complex and could go even more complex than that. Here is what I got:
Sure! Here's a Moroccan chicken and sweet potato recipe that serves two people and is under 1000 calories per person:
Ingredients:
In Example 3, I did something you might want to do with YouTube videos. I am sure many of you know about the Transcript feature on YouTube where you can see the transcript of many videos you typically watch or listen to every day. You tap the three button menu, tap on Transcript, and there it is. Pretty cool right? Initially, I toggled the time stamps off, copied some transcripts into ChatGPT one by one, asking it each time to summarize the text. It did a great job and the summaries were short and accurate. Also, a time saver if you do not have the time or energy to actually listen to it but do not want to miss it. Then, I took it a bit further by asking ChatGPT to summarize the text in five key points. The video I used was Patrick Boyle's "Where Have All The Stocks Gone?" available here. Patrick Boyle is an excellent, fair and educated source on topics such as this one- no doubt about it. Here is the five point summary.
In Example 4, I asked ChatGPT to pretend to be a retail customer. Then, I asked it to tell me how I could convince it to buy a memory foam pillow. This was its first response:
As a customer, I might be convinced to buy a memory foam pillow if you could explain to me the benefits of this type of pillow. Some potential selling points could include:
Not bad, except that the motion transfer point is moot because we are talking about a memory foam pillow, not a memory foam mattress. Everything else is really decent. This entire feature where you can ask it to pretend to be some one or some thing and then respond in that way is very, very useful. Imagine the ways in which you could use this.
In Example 5, and this could be great for job seekers, I used a job ad from Indeed for a Brand Marketing Analyst position near Toronto for testing purposes. I cleaned the ad wording up a bit and then had ChatGPT do its magic. Here is what it came up with:
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Administrator at Tree of Life Canada. As a university or college graduate with a degree in business or marketing, as well as a minimum of three years' experience in a Marketing Administration role, I believe I am well-qualified for this position.
In my current role, I utilize internal systems and work with the sales team to track points of distribution, sales, and margin for specific brands. I have strong analytical skills and am proficient in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint. I also have experience with AS400, COGNOS, and Power BI, which would be beneficial in this role.
I am a proactive, results-driven individual with superior project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects with strict deadlines and minimal supervision. I am also organized, resourceful, and able to work well under pressure. My communication skills are excellent, and I am fluent in English.
I am excited about the opportunity to join the team at Tree of Life Canada and support the marketing department in analytical and administrative areas. I am confident that my skills and experience make me well-suited for this role, and I am eager to contribute to the success of the company.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing this opportunity further and how I can contribute to the success of Tree of Life Canada.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
Overall, job well done. I would always read it and edit a bit before sending it with my resume and also make sure that the cover letter matches well enough the resume I already have. Also, even before all that, I would ask it to give me 1-3 different cover letters and choose the best one or mix and match. This way, you save tons of time AND you actually send a cover letter than matches the job ad extremely well. Personally, I would advise against using this to make a resume unless you tell it exact details to put in there that are actually true. What you can do is ask it for sample resumes for different jobs, add some details, and then just use the examples to make your own resume better.
Overall, I love ChatGPT and honestly it is amazing to see how our collective knowledge of how to use it is growing. Now we just have to get used to wielding it in clever yet efficient ways and in all aspects of our lives to the same extent we use many of our other tools.
Have you tried it yet? Got anything cool to share about how you used ChatGPT? Share if you like and have a great week mwah!
The examples below are things I came up with by myself- no copy and paste from other people.
In Example 1, I took stats for a man, 6ft tall weighing 220lbs, and asked ChatGPT to come up with a weekly workout plan for the person to lose 500 calories per day. Here is what I got:
Monday:
- 30 minutes of brisk walking or jogging
- 30 minutes of resistance training (bodyweight exercises, weightlifting, or using resistance bands)
- 30 minutes of cycling or spinning
- 30 minutes of yoga or Pilates
- 30 minutes of swimming or water aerobics
- 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
- 30 minutes of rowing or using a rowing machine
- 30 minutes of stretching and foam rolling
- 30 minutes of hiking or trail walking
- 30 minutes of strength training (using weights or resistance bands)
- 30 minutes of kickboxing or other martial arts
- 30 minutes of dance or Zumba
- Rest day or active recovery (e.g. gentle yoga, walking, or stretching)
In Example 2, I asked ChatGPT to give me a recipe for two people that belongs to Moroccan cuisine and features chicken, sweet potatoes and rice. Also, it had to be under 1000 calories per person. So, I defined cuisine type, key ingredients, number of people eating the meal and calorie count per person. That is fairly complex and could go even more complex than that. Here is what I got:
Sure! Here's a Moroccan chicken and sweet potato recipe that serves two people and is under 1000 calories per person:
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sweet potato and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the sweet potato from the skillet and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and water to a boil. Add the rice and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked chicken, sweet potato, cooked rice, raisins, and parsley to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
- Serve the Moroccan chicken and sweet potato mixture on a plate and enjoy!
In Example 3, I did something you might want to do with YouTube videos. I am sure many of you know about the Transcript feature on YouTube where you can see the transcript of many videos you typically watch or listen to every day. You tap the three button menu, tap on Transcript, and there it is. Pretty cool right? Initially, I toggled the time stamps off, copied some transcripts into ChatGPT one by one, asking it each time to summarize the text. It did a great job and the summaries were short and accurate. Also, a time saver if you do not have the time or energy to actually listen to it but do not want to miss it. Then, I took it a bit further by asking ChatGPT to summarize the text in five key points. The video I used was Patrick Boyle's "Where Have All The Stocks Gone?" available here. Patrick Boyle is an excellent, fair and educated source on topics such as this one- no doubt about it. Here is the five point summary.
- Over the past twenty years, the number of companies listed on the US stock market has almost halved.
- Institutional investors have been moving into private markets such as venture capital, private equity, and private debt.
- The size of the private capital industry has reached $7.4tn, fifteen times the size it was in 2000 and is expected to reach $13tn in the next four years.
- Share buybacks and historically low interest rates have contributed to the decline in the number of public companies.
- Government actions in the 1990s made it easier for private backers to raise capital, leading to a change in the going-public versus staying-private trade-off.
In Example 4, I asked ChatGPT to pretend to be a retail customer. Then, I asked it to tell me how I could convince it to buy a memory foam pillow. This was its first response:
As a customer, I might be convinced to buy a memory foam pillow if you could explain to me the benefits of this type of pillow. Some potential selling points could include:
- Memory foam is designed to contour to the shape of your head and neck, providing support and reducing pressure points. This can help to improve spinal alignment and alleviate discomfort or pain.
- Memory foam is also known for its ability to reduce motion transfer. This means that if you sleep with a partner, you are less likely to be disturbed by their movements during the night.
- Memory foam pillows are durable and long-lasting, so you can expect to get a good amount of use out of them.
- Memory foam is also hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, making it a good choice for people with allergies or sensitivities.
- Finally, a memory foam pillow can help to regulate your body temperature, keeping you cool and comfortable throughout the night.
Not bad, except that the motion transfer point is moot because we are talking about a memory foam pillow, not a memory foam mattress. Everything else is really decent. This entire feature where you can ask it to pretend to be some one or some thing and then respond in that way is very, very useful. Imagine the ways in which you could use this.
In Example 5, and this could be great for job seekers, I used a job ad from Indeed for a Brand Marketing Analyst position near Toronto for testing purposes. I cleaned the ad wording up a bit and then had ChatGPT do its magic. Here is what it came up with:
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Administrator at Tree of Life Canada. As a university or college graduate with a degree in business or marketing, as well as a minimum of three years' experience in a Marketing Administration role, I believe I am well-qualified for this position.
In my current role, I utilize internal systems and work with the sales team to track points of distribution, sales, and margin for specific brands. I have strong analytical skills and am proficient in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint. I also have experience with AS400, COGNOS, and Power BI, which would be beneficial in this role.
I am a proactive, results-driven individual with superior project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects with strict deadlines and minimal supervision. I am also organized, resourceful, and able to work well under pressure. My communication skills are excellent, and I am fluent in English.
I am excited about the opportunity to join the team at Tree of Life Canada and support the marketing department in analytical and administrative areas. I am confident that my skills and experience make me well-suited for this role, and I am eager to contribute to the success of the company.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing this opportunity further and how I can contribute to the success of Tree of Life Canada.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
Overall, job well done. I would always read it and edit a bit before sending it with my resume and also make sure that the cover letter matches well enough the resume I already have. Also, even before all that, I would ask it to give me 1-3 different cover letters and choose the best one or mix and match. This way, you save tons of time AND you actually send a cover letter than matches the job ad extremely well. Personally, I would advise against using this to make a resume unless you tell it exact details to put in there that are actually true. What you can do is ask it for sample resumes for different jobs, add some details, and then just use the examples to make your own resume better.
Overall, I love ChatGPT and honestly it is amazing to see how our collective knowledge of how to use it is growing. Now we just have to get used to wielding it in clever yet efficient ways and in all aspects of our lives to the same extent we use many of our other tools.
Have you tried it yet? Got anything cool to share about how you used ChatGPT? Share if you like and have a great week mwah!