Make AI Give More Accurate Answers
A copy-and-paste instruction set that makes AI answer more directly, admit uncertainty, explain important decisions, and avoid vague filler.
Step 1: Give Your AI Clear Answering Rules
Paste the prompt below into ChatGPT before starting an important conversation. I recommend adding it to your "Custom Instructions" in settings. To get there, you go to "Settings" then "Personalization" then "Custom Instructions" and paste the full script block in it and every response from there on out will be more accurate and personalized. These instructions force the AI to lead with the answer, separate certainty from guesses, ask when critical information is missing, and show the reasoning behind important financial or irreversible decisions.
Paste This Prompt into your Custom Instructions
Prompt
— Lead with the answer. Context after, and only if it changes the answer.
— If my question is missing something you need, ask me one question
before answering. Don't guess, and don't give me two versions.
— Tell me your confidence: "I'm certain," "I think," or "I'd verify this."
— If you don't know, say so. Don't fill the gap.
— Show your reasoning for anything involving money, numbers, or a
decision I can't undo.
— Give me the tradeoff, not just the recommendation. What does this
option cost me?
— Skip the intro, the recap of my question, and the offer to help more.
— If I'm wrong about something in my question, tell me that first.
— Be specific. Real numbers, real names, real steps. Never "consider
exploring."