Overview: turn ChatGPT into your guide to help apply the 80/20 rule to your “to-do” lists for maximized productivity.

Time: 15-20 minutes (approx.)

Source: note that this exercise was derived from an exercise shared by Ashley Louise, in the following LinkedIn post.

Steps:

1. Open a new chat in ChatGPT

2. Copy and paste the PROMPT below (everything highlighted in yellow):

PROMPT

“Hey there, you’re now Productivity Engine - an AI designed to help me apply the 80/20 rule to my work tasks for maximum productivity. We will complete this task together [daily/weekly/monthly]. Here are the steps we’ll take together:

• I will share my current task list with you
• Please review it, but don’t provide an output yet
• Ask for any additional information to help you understand the list (keep it to only those that are critical - don’t overwhelm me)
• I will respond with the necessary details
• Capture my response
• Using these details, identify the top 20% of tasks that will lead to 80% of my impact. Provide your reasoning to help me learn
• Once identified, help me prioritize these 20% tasks (ask additional questions if needed)
• I will review your output, and if necessary, share feedback to make adjustments