4 ChatGPT prompts that will fast-track your learning: 1. Use the Feynman Technique to Understand Complex Topics Prompt: “Can you explain the concept of [insert topic here] as if you were teaching it to a fifth-grader? Please use simple language and avoid jargon.” Why this prompt: Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. He believed subject mastery was achieved by 1) simplifying concepts, 2) teaching them to a child, and 3) returning to fill in knowledge gaps. This prompt challenges you to clarify your understanding. 2. Follow Atomic Habits’ 4 Laws to Build the Habit of Learning Prompt: “Imagine I want to develop the habit of [insert the desired habit here]. Can you provide creative ideas for each of the Four Laws of Behavior Change? Specifically, suggest a cue that will remind me to start the habit, a way to make the habit attractive and create a craving, a method to make the habit easy to perform as a response, and a reward that will make the habit satisfying.” Why this prompt: James Clear's Atomic Habits teaches four laws to build a habit: 1) Make it obvious, 2) Make it attractive, 3) Make it easy, and 4) Make it satisfying. Get inspiration for how to build any learning-related habit—whether waking up earlier, taking notes in meetings, staying hydrated, etc. 3. Apply the 80/20 Principle for Efficient Learning Prompt: “Based on the 80/20 Principle, what 20% of concepts in [insert subject or field] would give me 80% of the overall understanding? Please concisely explain the concepts.” Why this prompt: The 80/20 Principle (a.k.a Pareto’s Principle) suggests that 80% of your learning outcomes or understanding can come from studying just 20% of the available material. By targeting the most critical information, you can achieve a substantial level of understanding with less effort. 4. Create a Spaced Repetition Study Plan to Retain Information Long-Term Prompt: “Create a spaced repetition study plan to retain information long-term. I have the following topics I want to cover and the number of days left until my exam for each topic: Topic 1 – [x] days, Topic 2 – [x] days, Topic 3 – [x] days, Topic 4 – [x] days. I can study for up to 2 hours a day. Include how long I should study each topic per day and when I should review them for maximum retention.” Why this prompt: Spaced repetition means reviewing material in short, systematic intervals. You'll learn at an optimal cadence (backed by science) for long-term memory. — P.S. If you enjoyed this, follow me @SystemSunday for more systems like it.