This isn’t prompt engineering. It’s perspective engineering.
Most people use ChatGPT like Google on steroids.
A faster search bar. A slightly smarter assistant.
But they’re missing the real breakthrough.
Because this isn’t about answers.
It’s about the lens you use to look at the problem in the first place.
When you start using ChatGPT like a strategic partner — not a shortcut — everything changes.
You unlock higher-level thinking, clearer decisions, smarter planning, and faster momentum.
I call it The Shift Lens:
Seven conversation starters — not just prompts — that help you think like a founder, a strategist, or a top-level coach… even if you’re not one (yet).
Why You Need This
We’re drowning in information and starving for clarity.
It’s not about more content. It’s about better questions.
ChatGPT can help you — not by giving you shortcuts, but by showing you how to think differently.
The best part? You don’t need to be a prompt engineer.
You just need to know how to frame the conversation.
Use these once — you’ll notice the difference.
Use them often — and they’ll permanently upgrade how you think, plan, and lead.
The 7 Shifts of The Shift Lens
1. Role Reversal Engine
Use when you’re unsure where to start or want to learn from the best.
Prompt:
“Take the role of a world-class [insert expert] and walk me through how you’d approach this — not just what to do, but how you think, decide, and act at each stage.”
Why it works:
It’s not about copying what they do — it’s about internalising how they think.
This instantly shifts your posture from learner to leader.
2. Thought Refiner
Use when your idea is rough, vague, or stuck.
Prompt:
“Here’s a raw idea I’m working on. Refine it like a top-tier founder under pressure — make it smarter, sharper, and more impactful.”
Why it works:
You get more than editing — you get structure, tone, and acceleration.
Think of it as turning a scribble into a pitch deck.
3. Blind Spot Detector
Use when you’re too close to your own plan.
Prompt:
“What are the biggest blind spots, risks, or weak spots in this approach — and how would a seasoned pro anticipate and solve them?”
Why it works:
This is your pre-mortem. Your insurance. Your reality check — before reality checks you.
4. Mental Model Generator
Use when you want to turn an idea into a framework.
Prompt:
“Turn this idea into a repeatable mental model I can apply in other projects or decisions. Help me see the pattern, not just the example.”
Why it works:
Ideas fade. Models stick.
If you can reuse it, you can teach it. If you can teach it, you can scale it.
5. Clarity Splitter
Use when you’re trying to explain something complex.
Prompt:
“Explain this concept in two ways: first like I’m a bright 12-year-old, then like I’m a CEO. Show me the difference — and the bridge between them.”
Why it works:
If it’s not clear, it doesn’t matter how good it is.
This gives you simplicity and authority.
6. Decision Drill
Use when you’re at a fork in the road.
Prompt:
“Before I act on this, what are the 5 toughest questions a brilliant mentor would ask me? Make me think harder, not faster.”
Why it works:
This is ChatGPT as your wise older self — pulling you away from the easy option and into the better one.
7. System Architect
Use when you’re building a process, habit, or product.
Prompt:
“Design a simple, repeatable system I can use to scale or automate this using AI, delegation, or smarter workflows.”
Why it works:
The goal isn’t to hustle harder. It’s to build something that works without you.
That’s what systems do — and AI is your builder.
How to Use The Shift Lens
- Pick your challenge. Got a messy idea? A tough decision? A system that needs work?
- Choose the shift that fits. Each one is designed to target a different thinking block.
- Paste the prompt into ChatGPT. Tweak the wording to fit your context.
- Talk back. These aren’t “one-and-done” prompts. Treat them like a conversation with a world-class coach.
Final Thought
This isn’t about better outputs.
It’s about better input.
And it starts with you — shifting the way you ask, think, and create.
Save this post.
Share it with someone who uses AI like a calculator.
And next time you open ChatGPT, don’t just type a question…
Shift the lens.