In-Short
Yes, You Are Great
Ask AI for a review and it often opens with praise: strong idea, thoughtful draft. That delays the useful part. Be critical. No compliments. skips the warm-up and goes to the weak spots.
Ask for Critique, Not an Opinion
If the job is a review, say so. Ask for a short critical review, not a general opinion. The answer becomes feedback instead of polite agreement.
Then Fix Only the Weak Spots
After the critique, ask AI to rewrite only the weak parts, so the second pass stays focused. Harsh is not the same as good: direct feedback only helps when the task is clear. More prompt habits: 6 Prompts That Fix AI.
Prompt Script
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Critically review https://www.n-g.be/insights/6-prompts-that-fix-ai. No compliments.