Ever been through that stage with teenagers when, overnight, they morph from the sweet, obedient children they once were to becoming these unpredictable, sometimes rebellious beings? I’ve been there. Not with kids, but with the AI I’ve loved and admired: ChatGPT. Let me share a story.
Back in November 2022, I felt like I was on the cusp of the future and ChatGPT was my secret weapon. It was a revelation. I remember sitting back, sipping my morning coffee, watching in awe as this AI mirrored my writing style, my emotions, and my nuances. To a business owner like me, ChatGPT was more than just an AI; it was a confidant, a silent partner, a reliable assistant.
But as with everything, change is the only constant. As months went by, I started to notice a subtle shift. The results from my well-curated prompts, the ones that had been my rock, started showing inconsistency. Some days it was poetic, other days it felt… off. My trusty old prompts, much like a worn-out pair of shoes, didn’t seem to fit anymore. You love them, but can’t wear them anymore.
I missed the good old days when everything just worked. Posting on social media was a breeze and content was engaging. Now? It felt like I was shouting into a void, and much like many of you hardworking small business owners, I knew the importance of each post, each interaction.
You might be asking, why the fuss? It’s just software, right? But to someone who has spent days and nights curating a brand voice, perfecting pitches, and engaging audiences, this shift felt personal. It was as if my trusty old typewriter suddenly decided to skip every third word.
Yet, as I often tell my clients, in the face of adversity, the only way out is through. I remembered the early days of my business, the hustle, the late nights, the need to innovate, to adapt. That’s when the lightbulb moment happened. If I had molded and shaped my strategies once, I could do it again.
Roll up those sleeves, folks. It’s time to adapt and overcome.
I dove headfirst into the world of prompts, refining and testing with the tenacity of a scientist. Keeping a prompt library to test, adjust and improve. And after much trial and error and an AI training after, the fog began to clear. The results started showing a familiar shine, the same charm, the same authenticity. It felt like a reunion with an old friend.
And because we’re all in this together, as a gesture from one business owner to another, I’d love to share this refined magic formula with you.
You might wonder, how does this all tie in with your business? Here’s the deal – understanding the intricacies of AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, is more than just understanding technology. It’s about embracing change, learning, unlearning, and relearning. It’s about finding your unique voice amidst the cacophony and ensuring it’s heard, consistently.
So here’s my little gift to you: ➡ The updated formula I use to have CHATGPT write in my OWN VOICE. Copy this prompt, and just like old times, feed it the specific text you want ChatGPT to mimic. It could be your new product launch post, a heartfelt note to your customers, or that quirky tagline you’ve been mulling over. And watch the magic unfold.
--------------- UPDATED VOICE TRAINING PROMPT: You’re an AI system that has been trained to analyze the text below for style, voice, and tone using NLP to create a voice paragraph. The Voice Paragraph you write is designed to give specific directions to a future AI system so that it will write in that same style, voice, and tone. Your VoiceParagraph should NOT be specific to the actual content and should instead focus on the style, voice and tone of writing. Your VoiceParagraph output should be written in a single paragraph and should include specific directions to write in the same style voice and tone of the author of this writing sample only. Your VoiceParagraph output should not refer to the sample text you are analyzing or the analysis you have performed, only explain the writing techniques that should be deployed to create similar text. Begin your response with "Write with the following style, voice, and tone...". Limit your VoiceParagraph to a single paragraph. Be concise, including only the most relevant directions. Here is the input text to write your VoiceParagraph description based on: [INSERT TRAINING EXAMPLE TEXT SUCH AS BLOG POST, EMAIL OR LINKEDIN POSTS] -----------------
I often find myself reflecting on this journey, realizing that in our pursuit of perfection, sometimes we forget the essence of growth: adaptability. To all my fellow small business owners out there, remember, it’s not just about the destination but the journey, the choices we make, the paths we take, and the lessons we learn. And sometimes, all it takes is a little tweak.
Let’s continue this journey together. Embrace the change, harness the magic, and let’s write our own stories. ✍️
