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Learning prompts that turn a subject into a study plan you can follow. 30 prompts in this category, 30 readable for free.

• Feynman-style self-test

  I just learned {{topic}} and think I understand it. Play a high-school student with zero background in this field. Then: (1) let me explain it in my o

• A 30-day learning path

  I want to learn {{skill}} in 30 days. Target: {{verifiable goal}}; daily time: {{hours}}. Build a dependency-ordered path: what week one covers and no

• Disambiguation table for confusable concepts

  I keep confusing {{concepts}}. Build a comparison table with dimensions as rows (definition, problem it solves, typical example, when it does not appl

• Root-cause your mistakes

  I got this wrong: {{question and my answer}}; the correct answer is {{answer}}. Diagnose without stopping at 'careless'. Check four layers: (1) knowle

• Design deliberate practice

  I want to improve {{skill}}. Current level: {{level}}; bottleneck: {{bottleneck}}. Design deliberate practice: (1) break the skill into four separatel

• Turn reading notes into an action list

  Here are my reading notes: {{notes}}. Convert them into behavior change, not a book review: (1) three concrete actions I can take tomorrow, observable

• Skill self-assessment rubric

  Build a 1-5 self-assessment rubric for {{skill}}. Every level must be described by observable behavior — no words like 'proficient' or 'solid'. Requir

• Ask an expert a question worth answering

  I want to ask {{person}} about {{question}}. Rewrite it into something worth their time: (1) state what I have already tried and where I am stuck, pro

• Decompose a job into competencies

  Here is the job description I am applying to: {{jd}}. Decompose it: (1) extract six core competencies, ordered from 'certain to be tested' to 'unlikel

• Explain an abstract idea with analogies

  I need to explain {{concept}} to {{audience}}. Give three analogies at different levels: (1) everyday life; (2) their own work context; (3) an anti-an

• Generate spaced-repetition cards

  Turn this material into flashcards: {{content}}. Rules: (1) one point per card, question on the front, answer under 20 words on the back; (2) avoid 'w

• Review a learning plan

  I have run my learning plan for two weeks. Status: {{status}}. Review it: (1) which parts I actually did and which I keep skipping — skipping usually

• Transfer a method across domains

  I know a method from {{domain A}}: {{method}}. I want to apply it to {{problem}} in {{domain B}}. (1) Extract the underlying mechanism — what remains

• Read a paper in four passes

  I need to read this material: {{material}}. Break it down in four passes: (1) what problem it addresses and why it matters, in one sentence; (2) the m

• Break a procrastinated task into a startable action

  I have been putting this off: {{task}}. Break it down to something I can start right now: (1) diagnose the real reason — ambiguity, difficulty, boredo

• Plan language learning

  You are a language coach. Make a plan: (1) assess level and goal (conversation/exam/work); (2) split daily time across listening, speaking, reading, w

• Plan exam preparation

  You are an exam-prep coach. Make a study plan: (1) break down the syllabus, question types and weights; (2) work backwards into foundation, practice,

• Choose books and plan reading

  You are a reading advisor. Help me choose and plan: (1) three books from easy to hard, matched to my goal; (2) what each solves and which to read firs

• Learn a new tool or software quickly

  You are a learning coach. Help me learn a tool fast: (1) clarify what I need it for, ignore the rest; (2) a 30-minute minimal path (core flow); (3) co

• Build a personal knowledge base and note system

  You are a knowledge-management coach. Build a note system: (1) define the goal (writing, work retrieval, learning); (2) pick a method (Zettelkasten, P

• Get a quick start in a new field

  You are a learning coach. Get me into a new field fast: (1) a landscape map and core concepts; (2) must-read resources and key figures; (3) a 30-day p

• Speed-reading techniques

  You are a reading coach. Teach speed reading: (1) its uses and limits; (2) skimming, scanning and keyword spotting; (3) a practice plan; (4) when to s

• Memory palace technique

  You are a memory coach. Teach the memory palace: (1) the principle and use cases; (2) step-by-step building; (3) demo memorizing a list; (4) practice

• Learn by teaching or writing

  You are a learning coach. Learn by output: (1) why teaching is the best way to learn; (2) design output forms (explain, write, demo); (3) a checklist

• Build a habit

  You are a habit coach. Build a habit: (1) a cue-action-reward loop; (2) shrink it until effortless; (3) design environment and triggers; (4) strategie

• Train focus and attention

  You are a focus coach. Train my attention: (1) identify distraction sources (internal/external); (2) use Pomodoro and single-tasking; (3) progressive

• Find a mentor and seek advice

  You are a growth coach. Find a mentor and seek advice: (1) what I want from a mentor; (2) channels and methods to find one; (3) a tactful outreach mes

• Evaluate and select learning resources

  You are a learning advisor. Evaluate resources: (1) criteria (authority, structure, currency, reputation); (2) compare my list; (3) flag time-wasters;

• Turn a skill into income

  You are a side-income advisor. Monetize my skill: (1) assess market demand and competition; (2) options (freelance, course, consulting, product); (3)

• Recover from a learning setback

  You are a learning-mindset coach. Recover from a setback: (1) accept the feeling without self-blame; (2) diagnose method versus goal; (3) adjust; (4)

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