Nearly a week into the GPT-5 era, users are still divided on its quality—but one thing’s clear: it’s more steerable than any previous model, and prompts make or break results. In this episode, we cut through the debate and share 11 practical prompting techniques you can use right now to get more from GPT-5. From “think harder” prompts and explicit planning phases to structured formatting, avoiding conflicting instructions, leveraging iteration, and meta-prompting, these tips draw on insights from OpenAI, early testers, and top prompt engineers. If you’ve been struggling to get GPT-5 to deliver, this guide will help you turn frustration into high-quality outputs.
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