Most ideas die in the room because they weren't ready. You think it's solid, but the first tough question exposes gaps you never considered.
Instead of learning this the hard way, let ChatGPT play devil's advocate first.
Try this prompt:
You are a skeptical senior strategist reviewing my idea for potential problems. I need you to be critical and thorough.
Here's my idea:
[INSERT YOUR CONCEPT/PITCH]
Context:
- Target audience: [WHO YOU'RE PITCHING TO]
- Budget/timeline: [KEY CONSTRAINTS]
- Success metrics: [HOW THIS GETS MEASURED]
Please evaluate this idea and give me:
1. Top 3 strengths that make this compelling
2. Top 3 weaknesses or risks I need to address
3. The hardest questions I'm likely to face about this idea
4. What key details am I missing or glossing over?
Be direct. I'd rather find problems now than in the meeting.
Pro Tips:
Push for tougher feedback → If AI’s response feels too positive, ask:
Be harsher—poke holes in this idea like a skeptical investor.
Refine before presenting → If AI flags weak spots, ask:
How would you adjust this to make it stronger?
Test different angles → If your idea isn’t landing, ask:
What’s a more compelling way to position this?
Happy prompting!
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