Common Prompting Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Everyone makes mistakes with AI prompts. The difference between frustration and productivity is recognizing and fixing them quickly.

Mistake 1: Being Too Vague

The problem: "Write something good about marketing"

Why it fails: AI has no idea what "good" means to you.

The fix: Be specific about context, audience, purpose, and constraints.

Mistake 2: Accepting the First Output

First outputs are rarely perfect. AI needs iteration.

Mistake 3: No Context

AI doesn't know your situation. Include relevant background.

Mistake 4: Wrong Tool for the Job

Don't use ChatGPT for image generation. Match tools to tasks.

Mistake 5: Ignoring Hallucinations

Always verify facts, especially for important decisions.