Your AI Outputs Are Only as Good as Your Inputs

People blame AI for bad results all the time.

But 90% of the time, it’s not the AI; it’s the prompt.

If your inputs are weak, your outputs will be too.
Every. Single. Time.

But you can fix it.

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Here’s exactly how to structure prompts that actually work:

1. Be Clear on Your Goal

Before you type a single word, define exactly what you want.

• ❌ Bad: “Write me a blog post.”

• ✅ Good: “Write a 500-word blog post for small business owners explaining 3 ways to improve email open rates, written in a friendly, conversational tone.”

If you can’t explain your goal in one clear sentence, you’re not ready to prompt or train.

2. Feed It Better Examples

AI learns by pattern-matching; the more you show it, the better it can copy.

• Include examples of good output (from yourself or others)

• Tell it what to avoid (tone, words, or formats you hate)

• Specify preference on structure: bullets, numbered lists or short paragraphs

Example:

“Here’s the style I want:
‘Email is like dating. If you ghost your audience, they won’t stick around.’
Now write my blog post in this style.”

3. Invest in the Right Data

You can’t build something great from weak inputs.

• For text: give it your best past work

• For images: use high-quality, rights-cleared visuals

• For specialized tasks: feed it verified, domain-specific info

This is the step most people skip and it’s exactly why their AI outputs suck.

Bottom line:

AI isn’t magic. It’s only as good as what you feed it.

Get clear, show examples and use the best data you can get your hands on.

Your inputs decide your outputs.

Make them count.

Use it to empower you. Tell it exactly what you want from it.

It can’t do that if you’re feeding it crumbs and expecting a feast.

If you have questions, feel free to hit the reply and let me know

See ya on the next one 🧡 

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