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Twitter Thread by Shruti Mishra The Twitter thread is about using prompts to finish more work in 2 hours than 95% of people do in 2 weeks. The author, Shruti Mishra, has listed 10 prompts that can help you with various tasks, such as solving complex problems, creating content, learning new skills, and more. Here are the prompts that she has shared: - Solve complex problems using First Principles Thinking Framework. Prompt: "I am having difficulty learning [insert topic]. Help me understand it better by using First Principles Thinking." - Ask ChatGPT to help you become better at using ChatGPT. Prompt:  "Create a beginner's guide to using ChatGPT. Topics should include prompts, priming, and personas. Include examples. The guide should be no longer than 500 words." - Save time by summarizing long texts and documents. Prompt:  "Summarize the text below and give me a list of bullet points with key insights and the most important facts." [insert text] - Lear...

Video Link In this video, Tim Ferris talks about his method for learning new skills quickly and effectively, which he calls DiSSS. He claims that by following this method, you can become world-class in almost any skill within six to twelve months. The DiSSS method stands for:  * Deconstruction: Break down the skill into smaller, more manageable pieces. Identify the potential challenges you might face and how to avoid them.  * Selection: Focus on the 20% of activities that will give you 80% of the results. This is based on the Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule.  * Sequencing: Don't be afraid to experiment with different learning methods and orders. Sometimes, doing things in the opposite order can be more effective.  * Stakes: Create incentives for yourself to stick with your learning goals. This could be something positive, like a reward for reaching a milestone, or something negative, like a penalty for giving up. Ferris provides several examples of how...