Summary of "The Easiest Prompt Formula to 10x Your Results"
Summary of "The Easiest Prompt Formula to 10x Your Results"
This video introduces a simple yet powerful framework called RICECO to dramatically improve the quality and usefulness of AI-generated outputs by crafting better prompts. The core message is that AI models only deliver great results when asked great questions, and you don’t need advanced technical skills—just a clear, structured approach.
Main Ideas & Concepts
- AI models are improving, but quality outputs depend on quality prompts.
- You don’t need to be technical; use a simple framework.
- The framework, RICECO, consists of six prompt ingredients that guide the AI to produce more relevant, detailed, and tailored responses.
- Not all six ingredients are needed every time; the video ranks them by importance and frequency.
- A condensed three-step version (Instruction, Context, Constraints) covers about 80% of use cases.
- The framework works across all large language models (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grock, etc.).
- After generating output, evaluate and iterate to optimize results and build reusable prompts.
The RICECO Framework: Six Prompt Ingredients
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Role
- Assign a role or persona to the AI to influence tone, perspective, and depth.
- Example: “You are a board-certified sleep doctor” vs. no role changes the quality and style of advice.
- Use when you want a specific viewpoint or tone (e.g., founder pitching investors, AI YouTuber recommending a product).
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Instruction
- The core task or action you want the AI to perform.
- Must be specific and clear to avoid vague or generic answers.
- Example: Instead of “write an engaging YouTube short,” say “write a 60-second YouTube short script using a curiosity gap hook and a scroll-stopping visual anchor.”
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Context
- Background information that makes the output relevant and aligned with your goal.
- Includes audience, platform, purpose, tone, and scenario.
- Example: Writing a blog post about AI video tools for small business owners who want to turn podcasts into YouTube shorts.
- More context usually improves relevance, but keep instructions clear.
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Examples
- Provide sample outputs or references to show the AI what you want in terms of structure, tone, formatting, or logic (few-shot prompting).
- Very effective in writing and other use cases like JSON formatting or video generation prompts.
- Even 1-2 strong examples can significantly improve results.
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Constraints
- Define limits or rules the AI must follow (length, style, vocabulary, tone, must-haves, must-avoids).
- Helps avoid common AI pitfalls like verbosity, vagueness, repetition, or overly formal language.
- Example constraints: “Keep under 100 words,” “Avoid buzzwords,” “Use warm conversational tone,” “No hashtags.”
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Output Format
- Specify the desired format or structure of the response for easier use and clarity.
- Examples: bullet points, tables, JSON, markdown with headers, tweet threads, carousel slides, flowcharts, graphs.
- Makes outputs cleaner and saves time on reformatting.
Putting It All Together: Full Example
- Bad prompt: “How can I implement AI and automations into my real estate business?” (too vague, no context)
- With RICECO:
- Role: Business growth strategist specializing in AI adoption
- Instruction: Identify top AI/automation opportunities and create a prioritized action plan maximizing time savings and revenue
- Context: Detailed background on business leads, time spent on tasks, local market
- Examples: Potential automation areas
- Constraints: Budget under $400, less than 3 hours/week maintenance, non-technical
- Output format: Prioritized playbook with quick wins, core systems, long-term growth
Result: Customized, actionable plan with clear time and budget limits, tailored to specific pain points.
Condensed Version: The Top 3 Must-Haves (ICC)
For most quick prompts, use these three:
- Instruction: What exactly do you want the AI to do? Be specific.
- Context: Who is this for? What background or scenario matters? Why does it matter?
- Constraints: Any boundaries on tone, length, style, or content.
Example:
- Vague: “Write a Twitter post about ChatGPT tips.”
- ICC version: “Write a Twitter thread with five lessons learned from using ChatGPT daily. Audience: indie creators and solo entrepreneurs. Tone: clear, non-technical, casually insightful. Avoid hype, buzzwords, and hashtags.”
Post-Output Process: EIO (Evaluate, Iterate, Optimize)
- Evaluate: Don
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