In-Short
Yes, You Are Great
When you ask AI to review something, it often starts by telling you the idea is strong, thoughtful, or promising. That sounds friendly, but it delays the useful part. Be critical. No compliments. tells the model to skip the warm-up and go straight to the weak spots.
Ask for Critique
This works because AI follows clear tone and task instructions better than most people expect. If the job is review, say that directly. Ask for a short critical review, not a general opinion. That turns the answer into feedback instead of polite agreement. In another article, 6 Prompts That Fix AI, you can find other useful tips and tricks on how to improve your prompting.
Do Not Stop at Criticism
After the weak spots, ask AI to rewrite only those parts. That keeps the second pass focused. Also do not mistake harshness for quality. Direct is useful only when the task is clear. The broader lesson matches AI Is Not Prompting. It's Orchestration.: small prompt habits help, but the real win comes from giving the right instruction for the job.
See for Yourself
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Critically Review: https://www.n-g.be/insights/6-prompts-that-fix-ai. No compliments.