🏴‍☠️ 30 Templates, Zero Guesswork

Structure Your AI Asks

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Captain YAR
October 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Your AI’s output is only as good as your input. If you’re still just typing simple questions into the chat window, you’re leaving so much of its power untapped.

I was scrolling LinkedIn when I stumbled upon a post that totally nails this issue. The mind behind it makes a brilliant point: we need to stop writing random prompts and start using structured ones to turn AI into a true partner.

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This innovator shared a whole set of templates designed to do just that, and it’s an awesome way to think about prompting!

The Power of a Template

Think of it like this: a simple question is a suggestion, but a structured prompt is a detailed brief. By giving the AI a clear role, format, and context, you guide it toward a much more specific and useful response. You’re not just asking a question, you’re directing a specialist.

This approach removes the guesswork and helps you get predictable, high-quality results every single time.

Three Templates to Try Today

The post’s author shared 30 templates in an infographic, but here are three of my favorites to get you started:

  • The Role Play Specialist: This one is perfect for getting expert-level advice. Instead of just asking a question, you tell the AI who to be. For example: “Act as a tax accountant. Help me with filing self-employment taxes.”

  • The Comparison Table: Need to make a decision? This template forces the AI to organize information in a clean, skimmable format. Try this: “Create a table comparing electric vehicles, hybrids, and gasoline cars based on price, range, and emissions.”

  • The ELI5 (Explain Like I’m Five): When you’re facing a super complex topic, this is your go-to. It forces the AI to use simple analogies and basic language. For example: “Explain blockchain technology to me as if I were five years old.”

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Other awesome AI guides you may enjoy

This is just a peek at the full list, and it’s already changed how I approach my prompts.

Check out the original post from this talented creator to see the full infographic with all 30 templates.

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