Work Smarter, Not Harder: How the Right Prompts Can Transform Your Life

The AI Wave—and Why Most People Are Drowning

In 2023, Harvard Business Review called prompt engineering “the most valuable skill in the AI era.” Since then, searches for “prompt engineering” have skyrocketed on Google Trends, and courses on Coursera and Udemy are packed with thousands of learners.

Yet here’s the truth: most people are still using AI like they use Google. They type something vague, press enter, and hope for magic. But AI is not a genie. It doesn’t read your mind—it reads your instructions.

The key difference between mediocre results and mind-blowing output? Prompting.

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My Wake-Up Moment with AI

When I first started using ChatGPT in October 2022, I was excited—but frustrated.
I thought, “This tool is supposed to make life easier, but why are my answers so generic?”

Then it hit me: AI is like a junior team member. If you don’t give clear instructions, you get poor results.
So I began experimenting. I created a structure for my prompts: Context, Instruction, Details, Output (CIDO). It worked! Suddenly, ChatGPT wasn’t just giving answers—it was producing actionable, high-quality work.

But as I trained more professionals—from corporate executives to teachers—I realized something: people didn’t just need clarity; they needed precision and purpose. So CIDO evolved into PIDO:

• P = Parameter (Set boundaries and expectations)

• I = Instruction (Clearly state the task)

• D = Details (Provide specifics and context)

• O = Output/Outcome (Define the format and desired result)

This was a game-changer.

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Story: From 3 Hours to 30 Minutes

One day, a participant in my training, a senior HR executive, shared how writing employee performance reports used to take 3 hours. Using PIDO, we crafted a prompt together:
✅ Set the parameter (professional HR tone),
✅ Gave the instruction (draft a performance summary),
✅ Added details (include KPIs, achievements, and areas for improvement),
✅ Defined the output (bullet points in a report-ready format).

Result? The report was ready in 30 minutes. Her reaction?

“Coach, this just gave me back 2.5 hours of my life!”

That’s the power of structured prompting.

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Why Frameworks Matter

Most bestselling AI books today are generic intros. They tell you what AI can do, but not how to make it work for you consistently.
That’s why I wrote “Work Smarter, Not Harder: My Journey Using ChatGPT as a Personal JARVIS.”
This isn’t theory. It’s a battle-tested system, used by:

• Xperts Group of Companies

• SIRIM Berhad & SIRIM QAS International

• GIATMARA

• HR & Admin Teams

• Teachers & IPT Students

Every single group agreed: with a framework, AI stops being overwhelming and starts being life-changing.

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Lessons from the Quran & Sunnah

Islam has always emphasized the pursuit of knowledge and the use of resources wisely. Allah says:

“And He taught Adam the names – all of them.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:31)

Knowledge is power, but only when applied. AI is a tool, and like any tool, its benefit depends on how you use it.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“The best of people are those that bring most benefit to the rest of mankind.” (Sahih Al-Jaami)

By mastering AI, we free up time to focus on what matters most—our family, our faith, and our service to others.

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My Journey: From Chaos to Clarity

When I started, I was juggling multiple roles: CEO, trainer, father, husband. I was drowning in tasks. AI helped, but only when I stopped being a “casual user” and became a “strategic creator.”

With PIDO, I turned ChatGPT into my personal J.A.R.V.I.S. (just like Iron Man). Suddenly:

• Reports were done in minutes.

• Marketing campaigns were planned in an hour.

• eBooks? Written in one week instead of months.

This book is my blueprint for you.

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Your Turn: Ready to Work Smarter?

Stop being just another AI user. Start creating with intention.
✅ Scan the QR code in the image above or click this link to grab your copy of “Work Smarter, Not Harder”.
✅ Get 11 Free ChatGPT Templates you can apply immediately.
✅ Start automating tasks and unleashing creativity today.

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📌 Credit: Image from Work Smarter, Not Harder by Coach Amirul

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