why you suck at prompt engineering (and how to fix it)

In this video I’ll explain why you suck at prompt engineering and how to fix it. This complete prompt engineering guide will take you from complete beginner to expert. Learning prompt engineering is a foundational skill for anyone looking to build a career or business in AI.

Bit of a different style but let me know if you like it!

Timestamps:
0:00 - the not-so-bell curve
2:17 - why new style?
3:46 - why you're bad
5:40 - why take PE seriously?
11:14 - perfect prompt fORmUla
11:54 - max performance techniques
12:14 - total performance increase
12:40 - example
13:51 - role
15:47 - task
18:21 - specifics
21:03 - context
22:32 - examples
28:30 - notes
33:09 - markdown formatting
38:44 - considerations
49:21 - call with my CTO
51:05 - use case 1
52:30 - use case 2
53:15 - use case 3
53:56 - use case 4
54:43 - next steps

[LiamOttley]

(head to "YouTube Resources" section and find this video)

[tommychryst]

I know this video didn't get as many views as the more catchy ones you've been making. But for the people in the space that are taking this stuff seriously, the value in these type of videos is crazy. I definitely hope you keep making this type of content. Keep up the great work Liam. :)

[CreativePunk]

You will be cheating yourself if you don't continue to make videos like this - I love the chip on the shoulder, no bs and upfront honesty. I don't know you personally but I would be confident in saying this is who you are most of the time away from the camera. Feels like theres a whole new kind of ego out there with AI and seeing you cut down the fluff and be real is more refreshing than you can imagine. And honestly, I feel more inclined to have you as a number 1 resource with this video than any you've done before.

[PoopsieSquirtle]

The mindless serenity of being at the 2nd percentile of the bell curve seems kind of alluring

[andreasgrogan]

Liam, this video is absolute GOLD!!!
In the youtube MMO space there are 2 types of creators; Entertainers and educators - there are the videos made to entertain and get views, and the videos made to actually educate people. This shows us you actually want us to succeed, and you're not just trying to make money from us by selling a dream.

Thank you. keep it up my man.

[Amrscanners]

I can't believe you are really doing this for free. Thanks for such free valuable content. Please keep up producing such a kind of content.

[sophiajmc]

Great info in this! I like this style of vid because I feel like I can actually hear you talk, if that makes sense. Keep making no bs content like this!👍

[briandye]

Great video, Liam! You came off relateble, easy to understnd, and knowledgeable (about what you know & don't know, which is refreshing). Most importanly, I found real value in it. Thank you!

[evam]

Liam Ottley... I am currently working on an email classifier demo - for real- and this video gives me TREMENDOUS VALUE !! Seriously, you exceeded my expectations. And you share your slides, unbelievable. Amazing video ! Also really appreciated your insight regarding finetuning that is not really necessary when you craft a good prompt.

[AnnaMalmberg]

Hi Liam, just wanted to say thanks for the excellent rundown on prompt engineering. The way you broke things down and shared your knowledge was really enlightening. I'm excited to put what I've learned into practice. Really appreciate your time and expertise!

[Dave-Goodwin]

If you're not doing this your AI assistant will be the source of frustration more than intended results. Having learned most of this the hard way over three months a while back, it is spot on. One new thing I learned from this video was how a final note section can compensate somewhat for what's lost in the middle.

[blakelaperriere]

This video was absolutely awesome. Such a great resource. I love the less polished feel also and learned absolute tons from it. Thank you so much Liam!!

[jaumeboix]

Liam, what a masterclass. First of all, thanks for sharing all of this. It has helped me to add new tools in the toolkit and reinforce what I was doing well. Also, please keep doing this type of videos. I love the no BS, raw and straight to the point approach. There is too much hype and you can separate yourself and stand out as a more authentic an genuine authority by showing your true self. Thanks again and keep this up mate!

[Isaiah-Zimmerman]

Another Absolute banger of a video ! haven't even finished it an i know this is going to be a reference point for me and my team moving forward !

[billmosby]

I like the more technical style and content of this video. The logic and the scientific backup to your techniques makes it more valuable than most videos on the subject that we see out there.

[Mr.SoloLiam]

3:30 respect bro, authenticity will take you further than any other way. Plus, that's some real shit, youtube and content is all just lead generation essentially which is great

[paulaCvenecia]

Geez... The discussion at the end :o. Thank you for taking the time to talk about it... And I was very amused at the fact it seems to have a personality. Some of us deep in the trenches of acts of service and 0 skill on the realm of words of affirmation, will have to learn.

[tommylinsley]

Wow, thank you Liam for a value-packed video kinda graudate-school style. This "low polish, high value" style is very useful versus the "youtuber" style. But hey, you bring value with either type. 💪👍

[productfind]

Please keep doing this type of videos. I know you already know its gonna get fraction of the “how to get rich with ai” video views but we actually want this kind of educational videos.

[chefranylaitenu]

Thanks you so much you help me alote as a starting Prompt Engineer 🎉