Split big tasks — probably the most transferable AI tip

This tip is tool-independent and works with any AI: break big tasks into small, clearly scoped steps.

Why it works

AI models lose the thread on long, vaguely phrased requests. A small, clear step has a single goal — and a single goal is easy to solve and easy to verify.

How to do it

1. State the end result in one sentence.
2. List the intermediate steps before you have anything implemented.
3. Work one step at a time and check each one.
4. Record what was decided so the next step builds on it.

The result: fewer correction loops, traceable intermediate states, and an outcome you can trust.