Today’s data clearly shows that artificial intelligence is on the verge of disrupting Google Search’s long-standing dominance. In the near future, with new improvements, Google Search will likely shift from being a primary search tool to functioning more like an indexing engine frequently used by AI systems themselves. AI is becoming part of our daily work—and even life—flow. But here’s an interesting truth:

Everyone uses ChatGPT, but not everyone gets the same performance out of it.

Some users generate reports, analyses, and strategies in minutes; others still complain, “It misunderstood me,” or “This isn’t what I wanted.” So what’s the difference? The difference lies in how you use ChatGPT—or more accurately—how you train it. In this article, I’m not talking about technical model training. I’ll show you real, practical methods to turn your ChatGPT into an assistant, analyst, editor, or strategist that thinks the way you do.

ChatGPT Is Not a Blank Page — Give It a Role

When you search for something on Google or any search engine, you type keywords, click the search button, and wait for results. Artificial intelligence does not operate this way. The fastest way to make AI understand you better is to assign it a role.

• “Think like a finance director with 10 years of experience.”
• “Write in a clean and concise Donald Miller style.”
• “Analyze this problem as a technical product manager.”
• “Critique this as an academic advisor.”

These commands instantly change ChatGPT’s operating mode. Its sentence structure, vocabulary, level of analysis, and overall approach become more professional in an instant.

Set Clear Expectations

ChatGPT does not like ambiguity. The clearer you are about what you want, the better the results will be. Instead of saying “Write a paragraph,” say:

• “Write around 120 words.”
• “Use American English.”
• “Start with a sharp intro, give an example, and deliver a single clear message.”
• “Write in a blog format and include subheadings.”

In reality, the formula for effective AI usage is extremely simple: Clarity = quality.

Don’t Expect Perfection in One Shot — Iteration Is Your Most Powerful Weapon

ChatGPT is not a machine that produces 100% perfect results on the first attempt. But with feedback, it can become the fastest-learning employee in the world. Don’t use the first results immediately. Push it further and try to understand how it approaches the topic. Just as communication is never one-sided, your discussions or exchanges with AI should not be one-sided either. You must always remain part of the process.

The best method is:

Prompt → Response → Feedback → Revision → Final

When you repeat this cycle 2–3 times, the improvement in quality becomes astonishing. This process is, in fact, the real definition of “training.”

Teach Your Writing Style: “My Writing Style Prompt”

One of the most powerful training techniques is giving ChatGPT your own example texts. When you clearly communicate what you expect, the AI begins to produce content in the direction you want. When you ask for something from scratch, the AI generates output based on its built-in defaults. But if you say, “This is how I write, and I expect similar output from you,” you will start getting results close to what you want.

Example:

“These are my writing samples. From now on, write everything in this style.”

Then add 2–3 paragraphs of sample text. ChatGPT will automatically clone your tone, rhythm, vocabulary choices, sentence lengths, and emphasis style. In a way, it produces a version that “writes like you.”

Maintain Consistency: Use Custom Instructions

You don’t need to repeat the same expectations every time. Save them in ChatGPT’s “Custom Instructions” section. This makes your default definitions permanent across all your conversations. Therefore, you no longer have to repeat similar commands again and again.

For example:

• “Use a professional but friendly tone.”
• “Avoid unnecessary academic jargon.”
• “Prefer marketing and behavioral economics examples.”
• “Feel free to add your own suggestions.”
• “Write in Turkish unless I specifically request another language.”

This way, the model transforms into your personal version.

Use ChatGPT Not as a Tool, But as a Team Member

Many users still approach ChatGPT with a “give command — get output” mindset. This is a mistake. ChatGPT works best when used as a collaborator:

• “Let’s think through this together.”
• “Generate alternatives.”
• “Tell me what’s missing.”
• “Create a more creative suggestion.”
• “Critique this argument.”

This cycle of inquiry → analysis → counter-proposal increases AI’s creativity tenfold.

For Large Tasks, Use Multi-Step Prompting Instead of One Big Command

A long article? A detailed strategy? A comprehensive report? These are tasks that even a human might need days to complete. Asking for all of it with a single command usually creates confusion.

The cleanest method is: summarize the topic, generate title options, choose one, produce section headings, write each section separately, make a final revision, and optimize the tone.

With this approach, speed, quality, and control increase dramatically.

Be Clear About Privacy, Data, and Boundaries

Part of training ChatGPT is setting boundaries.

• “Do not use company names.”
• “Do not include confidential data.”
• “Do not reveal this text to third parties.”
• “Do not deviate from this file format.”

The better AI understands your boundaries, the healthier it will function. Of course, we don’t yet know exactly how well these limitations work behind the scenes. But trusting the guidelines provided—and staying cautious—offers a safer experience, especially when handling sensitive information.

The Golden Rule of Training ChatGPT: Consistency + Daily Use

ChatGPT does not learn like a human, but it does produce better results over time when used regularly. It begins to “learn” your preferences, your style, your rhythm, and your priorities. The more you work together, the more ChatGPT’s output becomes an extension of your mind. Artificial intelligence will undoubtedly transform the future, but the biggest transformation will be shaped by how the user works.

By applying the principles in this article:

• ChatGPT begins to write like you
• produces content according to your thinking style
• becomes more creative
• dramatically increases your speed
• and automatically raises content quality

In short, you create your own personalized version of AI.

Note: If you enjoyed this article, you may also be interested in my piece on AI Hallucinations. It explores why AI systems sometimes produce incorrect or fabricated information, how hallucinations occur, and the techniques you can use to minimize them in your workflow.
https://erkanterzi.com/ai-hallucination-cases-the-new-reality-distortion-in-a-digital-world/