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Make ChatGPT Stop Flattering Your Work

One rule in Custom Instructions turns ChatGPT from a cheerleader into a straight critic. The words to copy, where to paste them, and the catch

Alex ChenAlex Chen@nocodealex · 50,000+ follow on Instagram
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Ask ChatGPT what it thinks of your idea and it usually says it is great. One saved rule changes that for every chat.

Here are the steps, the rule to copy, and what to check.

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The rest of this guide (3 more sections, 1 copy-paste prompt) opens right here. The setup prompt, one paste into Claude that sets it all up, comes by email only. Use your real address.

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