STOP TELLING CHATGPT TO “SUMMARIZE THIS” That’s why you get robotic, lifeless notes. Use these 7 prompts for summaries you’ll actually use :
1. Action Summary Prompt “Summarize this text [paste] into 5 bullet points focused only on actions, decisions, and next steps — no fluff, no repetition, just what to do next.”
2. Executive Brief Prompt “Turn this document [paste] into a 100-word executive summary. Focus on outcomes, context, and key insights I can share in a meeting without losing authority.”
3. Emotional Insight Prompt “Summarize this [article/story/transcript] while capturing tone and emotion. Include why it matters, not just what happened — like a human reflecting, not a bot reciting.”
4. Key Takeaways + Lessons Prompt “Condense this [podcast/article] into 5 key takeaways, each followed by 1 practical lesson I can apply immediately in work or life.”
5. Visual Summary Prompt “Summarize this text [paste] as a visual outline — section titles, bullet hierarchies, and arrows showing cause-and-effect. Make it skimmable and presentation-ready.”
6. Contrarian Summary Prompt “Summarize this [essay/opinion] from a contrarian angle. Highlight biases, missing points, or flawed reasoning. Include how the argument could be stronger or more balanced.”
7. Simplified Explainer Prompt “Summarize this technical content [paste] so a 10-year-old could understand it. Use simple language, analogies, and 3 examples to reinforce key points clearly.”
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