Lesson 3 of 5 · 7 min read
Iterate: the second answer is usually better
Expert users rarely accept the first answer. They refine it.
Useful follow-ups
- "Make it shorter and simpler."
- "Give me a version for a non-technical reader."
- "What are the weaknesses of this answer?"
- "Ask me three questions that would help you improve this."
- "Show this as a table with columns for X, Y and Z."
Ask the AI to check itself
"Review your answer for factual errors and list anything I should verify." This does not guarantee accuracy, but it often highlights weak points.
Start fresh when needed
If a conversation goes off track, open a new chat with a better first prompt instead of correcting it many times.
