Creator shares a simple prompt formula for steering AI agents more reliably
petrusenko_max · x · 2026-07-24
A top AI creator is sharing a simple prompt pattern for steering agents more reliably.
The formula mixes three moves:
- Express doubt when a solution looks too perfect, to trigger a second pass.
- Give confident approval when the task is straightforward, such as implementing onboarding flows from design and common sense.
- Invite questions up front when the agent is about to start, so it pauses and clarifies before acting.
The point is that good agent prompting is not just about being strict or permissive. It is about switching between skepticism, trust, and clarification depending on the task.
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