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Stop Guessing, Start Prompting: 7-step Framework That Works on ANY Task

James FristikJanuary 10, 2026January 7, 202607 mins

Stop wasting time on vague prompts. Stop Guessing, Start Prompting 7-step framework that works on any task shows a simple method: define the deliverable, add only the context that matters, assign a behavior-focused role, provide materials, specify a method, lock the output format, and iterate with a quick critique loop. Works for writing, coding, planning, and research.

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Prompt Patterns That Never Die: Role, Constraint, Example, Verify

James FristikJanuary 9, 2026January 2, 2026012 mins

Prompt Patterns That Keep Agents On-Track: Tools, Memory, And Guardrails breaks down practical prompt structures that reduce agent drift. You will learn how to define tool contracts, shape memory into useful buckets, and add layered guardrails against prompt injection and risky actions. Use these patterns to build agents that stay focused, verify with tools, and behave safely under

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Own Your Data: A Starter Guide To DIY Datasets Without Legal Headaches

James FristikJanuary 8, 2026January 2, 2026010 mins

Own your dataset like you own your tools. This guide to Own Your Data: A Starter Guide To DIY Datasets Without Legal Headaches shows creators and small businesses how to collect first party and licensed data, avoid privacy pitfalls, document provenance, and choose clear licenses. Build AI datasets you can monetize with confidence, not crossed fingers.

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25 Meta-Prompts That Self-Debug & Improve Their Own Outputs

James FristikJanuary 6, 2026January 2, 202608 mins

Meta prompts turn AI into its own editor. Instead of trusting the first draft, you run a loop: draft, critique, verify, rewrite. This post shares 25 reusable prompt templates that self-debug clarity, accuracy, structure, and tone, so creators and small businesses ship cleaner work faster. Build a repeatable quality system with Alt+Penguin.

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The Meeting Distiller: Agenda, Notes, Decisions, and Tasks in One Pass

James FristikJanuary 5, 2026January 2, 2026010 mins

The Meeting Distiller: Agenda, Notes, Decisions, & Tasks in One Pass is a simple system to turn messy meeting talk into a clean record. You get one template, one copy-paste prompt, and a repeatable recap routine that captures agenda, notes, decisions, and tasks without extra cleanup. It keeps accountability clear and reduces repeat meetings.

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The AAA Test: Accuracy, Actionability, Accountability for Every Prompt

James FristikJanuary 3, 2026January 2, 202607 mins

The AAA Test makes prompts reliable: Accuracy keeps outputs grounded, Actionability turns advice into steps you can follow, and Accountability makes results traceable and repeatable. This post gives you a simple scorecard, a practical workflow, and two copy-paste meta prompts to audit and improve any prompt before you publish, sell, or automate it.

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