Ep 52 - Updated ChatGPT Guiding Principles For 2025

In this episode, Cary Weston reflects on a year of the ChatGPT Experiment by revisiting his original "Guiding Principles" from Episode 1. He reviews each principle, assesses its relevance after a year of hands-on experience, and shares updates to refine the framework. Cary offers listeners practical insights and actionable advice for getting the most out of ChatGPT, emphasizing experimentation, patience, and curiosity as the keys to success.

Key Takeaways

1. Guiding Principles Evolve Through Experience

   • The original principles—like treating ChatGPT as an "amazing instrument" or an "intern"—remain central but have been refined to reflect a deeper understanding gained through consistent use and experimentation.

2. Practical Frameworks for Effective Use

   • Cary highlights the BDR (Background, Detail, Revision) framework as a cornerstone for clear communication and efficient collaboration with ChatGPT, enhancing productivity and precision.

3. Curiosity Drives Results

   • Maintaining an exploratory mindset allows users to uncover ChatGPT’s full potential, leveraging feedback loops like “Tell me more” to dive deeper and achieve better outcomes.

Are you ready to use ChatGPT to be more productive and efficient in your work? Check out Cary's customized, interactive workshops:

🎯 ChatGPT Marketing Strategy Workshop Transform your scattered marketing ideas into a clear, actionable strategy using ChatGPT as your trusted planning partner.

📱 ChatGPT Social Media System Workshop Build a practical social media system with ChatGPT that saves you time while consistently engaging your audience.

🌐 ChatGPT Website Content Workshop Use ChatGPT to create website content that converts visitors into leads by speaking directly to their needs.

✍️ ChatGPT Business Writing Workshop Make ChatGPT your personal writing assistant while keeping your authentic voice in all business communications.

📄 ChatGPT Document Helper Workshop Turn meetings and conversations into polished business documents automatically using ChatGPT and proven templates.

CONNECT WITH CARY

Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: Cary Weston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER

The ChatGPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: The ChatGPT Experiment Newsletter

MUSIC CREDITS

The instrumental music used in this podcast is called “Curious” by Podington Bear.