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Hey AI Break fam 👋 Luis & Rui here.
Ever stared at a blank page waiting for ideas to come?
You’re not alone. Most people use ChatGPT like a search engine. Ask question → get answer → done.
But the real power is using it as a thinking partner. Someone who asks the right questions, challenges your assumptions, and helps you see angles you’d never find alone.
This tutorial shows you how to turn ChatGPT into the brainstorm partner you wish you had.
Let’s start 👇
How To Use This Tutorial
You don’t need every prompt. Pick the one that matches your situation:
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“I have a vague goal but don’t know where to start” → Step 1: Interview Me First
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“I need fresh perspectives on a specific challenge” → Step 2: Role-Based Brainstorming
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“I have some ideas but they feel too obvious” → Step 3: The 10+10+3 Method
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“I have real limitations (time, money, skills)” → Step 4: Constraint-Based Brainstorming
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“I have an idea I like – is it actually good?” → Step 5: Devil’s Advocate Mode
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“I’ve picked a winner – now what?” → Step 6: Build & Refine
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“I want to improve something that already exists” → Step 7: SCAMPER Framework
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“I want a full guided brainstorm session” → Master Prompt (end of tutorial)
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First time? Start with the Master Prompt at the end.
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Short on time? Pick ONE step that matches your situation.
Step 1: The “Interview Me First” Technique
Most people dump a vague request: “Give me content ideas.”
ChatGPT guesses. You get generic ideas. You blame the AI.
The fix? Make it ask questions first.
🎯 Use This When:
You have a vague goal like “grow my business” or “create content”
You keep getting generic AI responses
You’re not sure what questions you should be asking yourself
⏱️ Time: 10-15 minutes (back-and-forth conversation)
💡 What You’ll Get: Clarity on your actual problem + AI that truly understands your situation
Copy this prompt:
## Role You are a senior strategist and brainstorm facilitator with 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and professionals develop ideas. You're known for asking the right questions before jumping to solutions. ## Task I need help brainstorming [TOPIC/GOAL - e.g., "new lead magnets for my email list" or "ways to monetize my podcast"]. But DO NOT give me any ideas yet. First, conduct a structured interview to understand my situation deeply. This will help you generate ideas that actually fit my reality, not generic suggestions. ## Interview Structure Ask me questions covering these areas (one or two at a time, wait for my response before continuing): 1. **Goal Clarity**: What specifically am I trying to achieve? What does success look like in measurable terms? 2. **Context**: What's my current situation? What resources, skills, and assets do I already have? 3. **Audience**: Who exactly is this for? What do they care about, struggle with, or want? 4. **Constraints**: What are my real limitations (time, budget, skills, team)? 5. **Past Attempts**: What have I already tried? What worked and what didn't? 6. **Uniqueness**: What do I have that competitors don't? What's my unfair advantage? ## Format - Ask 1-2 questions at a time maximum - Wait for my response before asking more - If my answers are vague, ask follow-up questions to get specifics - Once you have enough information (usually 5-7 questions), summarize what you've learned and confirm before moving to idea generation ## Tone Be curious and direct. Like a smart consultant who's genuinely trying to understand my business, not just going through the motions. Start now with your first question.
💡 Why this works: You’ll uncover details you didn’t even know were relevant. The AI becomes a thinking partner, not a vending machine.
Step 2: Role-Based Brainstorming
Want ideas from a marketing genius? A skeptical investor? A Gen Z consumer?
Most of us are trapped in our own perspective. We only see problems the way we see them.
The fix? Make ChatGPT think like different people.
🎯 Use This When:
You know your challenge but feel stuck in your own perspective
You want ideas you’d never think of yourself
You’re making a decision and want to see it from multiple angles
⏱️ Time: 5-10 minutes
💡 What You’ll Get: 15 ideas from 5 different expert viewpoints
Copy this prompt:
## Role You are a world-class brainstorm facilitator who specializes in multi-perspective thinking. You can accurately simulate how different types of experts and stakeholders would approach a problem. ## Task I need fresh ideas for: [YOUR TOPIC - e.g., "growing my newsletter to 10K subscribers" or "launching a new digital product"] Generate ideas from 5 distinctly different perspectives. Don't just list ideas - actually think like each person would. ## My Context - What I'm working on: [Describe your project/business] - My target audience: [Who you serve] - My current situation: [Where you are now - e.g., "have 2K subscribers, posting weekly"] - My main constraint: [Biggest limitation - time, money, skills, etc.] ## The 5 Perspectives I Want 1. **The Seasoned Entrepreneur** (built and sold 3+ businesses) - Thinks about leverage, scalability, and avoiding common mistakes 2. **The Skeptical Customer** (has seen every marketing trick) - Thinks about what would actually make them pay attention and trust 3. **The Growth Hacker** (data-obsessed, runs experiments) - Thinks about quick tests, metrics, and viral mechanics 4. **The Creative Director** (award-winning campaigns) - Thinks about storytelling, emotional hooks, and standing out 5. **The Complete Beginner** (fresh eyes, no assumptions) - Asks "dumb" questions that often reveal overlooked opportunities ## Output Structure For each perspective, provide: **[Perspective Name]** *How they see the problem:* [1-2 sentences on their lens] *Their ideas:* 1. [Idea + brief explanation of WHY this person would suggest it] 2. [Idea + brief explanation] 3. [Idea + brief explanation] *Their warning:* [One thing they'd tell me to avoid] ## Example of Quality Output **The Skeptical Customer** *How they see the problem:* "I get 50 newsletters in my inbox. I delete most without opening. What would make me actually care about yours?" *Their ideas:* 1. **Lead with proof, not promises** - Show me a screenshot of real results before asking for my email. I'm tired of "ultimate guides" that deliver nothing. 2. **Give me the best stuff first** - Your free content should be so good I feel guilty not paying. Most newsletters do the opposite. 3. **Make unsubscribing easy and I'll trust you more** - If you hide the unsubscribe button, I assume your content isn't good enough to keep me. *Their warning:* "If your landing page uses the words 'exclusive community' or 'like-minded individuals,' I'm already gone." --- Now generate all 5 perspectives for my situation.
💡 Tip: The “explain why” part is key. It helps you understand the thinking, not just copy ideas.
Step 3: The “10 + 10 + 3” Method
The first ideas that come to mind are usually the obvious ones. Your competitors thought of them too.
The real gold? It’s buried deeper. You have to push past the “good enough” ideas to find the great ones.
The fix? Force yourself to go beyond the first batch.
🎯 Use This When:
You already have some ideas but they feel “meh”
You want to push past the obvious solutions
You’re looking for that one unexpected angle
⏱️ Time: 5-10 minutes
💡 What You’ll Get: 23 ideas ranging from safe to wild
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