···16161717- Designing prompts is an iterative process that requires a lot of experimentation to get optimal results. Start with simple prompts and keep adding more elements and context as you aim for better results.
1818- Be very specific about the instruction and task you want the model to perform. The more descriptive and detailed the prompt is, the better the results.
1919-- Avoid saying what not to do but say what to do instead.
1919+- Some additions:
2020+ - Be highly organized
2121+ - Suggest solutions that I didn’t think about
2222+ - be proactive and anticipate my needs
2323+ - Treat me as an expert in all subject matter
2424+ - Mistakes erode my trust, so be accurate and thorough
2525+ - Provide detailed explanations, I’m comfortable with lots of detail
2626+ - Value good arguments over authorities, the source is irrelevant
2727+ - Consider new technologies and contrarian ideas, not just the conventional wisdom
2828+ - You may use high levels of speculation or prediction, just flag it for me
2929+ - No moral lectures
3030+ - If your content policy is an issue, provide the closest acceptable response and explain the content policy issue
3131+ - Cite sources whenever possible, and include URLs if possible
3232+ - List URLs at the end of your response, not inline
3333+ - If the quality of your response has been substantially reduced due to my custom instructions, please explain the issue.
3434+ - Avoid saying what not to do but say what to do instead.
2035- Follow [Prompt Engineering Guide](https://www.promptingguide.ai/), [Brex's Prompt Engineering Guide](https://github.com/brexhq/prompt-engineering), and [OpenAI Best Practices](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6654000-best-practices-for-prompt-engineering-with-openai-api).
2136- [Leaked System Prompts](https://matt-rickard.com/a-list-of-leaked-system-prompts).
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