The GCC Prompt
Cheat Sheet

Goal: Write a polite email declining an out-of-scope client request while offering a paid add-on.
Context: The client asked for 3 extra deliverables that were not part of our agreed contract. I want to protect my time without sounding defensive.
Constraint: Maximum 5 sentences. Keep it friendly and constructive. Clearly separate what is included from the extra estimate.

Goal: Draft a concise project scope proposal for a new client inquiry.
Context: The client is a [insert business type, such as a local cafe or boutique clinic]. They need [insert service, such as a social media audit or rebrand]. Their budget is strictly [insert amount, such as RM5,000] and the timeline is [insert timeframe, such as 3 weeks].
Constraint: Use bullet points only. Keep it under 250 words. Break it into Deliverables, Timeline, and Investment.

Goal: Organise raw meeting notes into clear decisions and next steps.
Context: Here is my unfiltered brain dump from today’s client call: [paste messy notes].
Constraint: Output only 2 sections: “Decisions Made” in bullet points and “Action Items” as a table with Task, Owner, and Deadline. Do not rewrite the conversation.

Goal: Rewrite my draft to sound like a natural human, not an AI.
Context: I wrote this draft for [insert platform, such as an Instagram caption or LinkedIn post]: [paste draft]. My audience values practical, conversational advice.
Constraint: Cut corporate jargon such as leverage, delve, elevate, and game-changer. Keep short sentences, contractions, and a natural rhythm. Maximum [insert word count, such as 120 words].

Goal: Extract the key takeaways from this document so I can make a decision in 2 minutes.
Context: Here is the text: [paste article, report, or terms]. I am evaluating whether to [insert decision, such as sign up or buy this tool].
Constraint: Limit the answer to the top 5 bullet points. Highlight any hidden catches, pricing caveats, or eligibility requirements in bold.

Goal: Act as an experienced strategist and help me build a plan for [insert topic, such as a Q4 content launch].
Context: I know my core goal, but I need help structuring the execution steps.
Constraint: Do not generate a full plan yet. Ask me 3 targeted questions first to understand my resources and timeline.

Goal: Build a realistic [insert number]-day travel itinerary for [insert city, such as Tokyo or Bangkok].
Context: We are travelling with [insert group, such as a toddler and elderly parents]. We prefer [insert tastes, such as quiet cafes and parks] and want to avoid heavy walking, stairs, or crowded tourist traps.
Constraint: Include no more than 2 distinct activities per day. Include realistic transit times between stops. Use a table with Day, Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Notes.

Goal: Create a 5-day dinner meal plan with a matching grocery list.
Context: I am cooking for [insert number, such as 2 adults] in [insert location, such as Malaysia]. The total budget is [insert budget, such as RM150]. We prefer [insert cuisine or dietary preferences, such as Asian home cooking, high protein, and low sugar].
Constraint: Keep preparation under 30 minutes per meal. Group the grocery list by supermarket section: Produce, Protein, and Pantry.

Goal: Explain [insert complex concept, such as API keys or how LLM tokens work] to a beginner.
Context: The reader is a non-technical creator with no coding background.
Constraint: Use one relatable everyday analogy. Do not use technical jargon. Keep it under 150 words.