The art of self-improving AI prompts

Have you ever noticed how some conversations with AI flow effortlessly, while others feel like speaking different languages? The secret might be simpler than you think, and it lies in a beautiful Japanese concept called “kaizen” — the art of continuous improvement.

Imagine having a friendly assistant who not only helps you today but also thinks about making tomorrow easier. That’s what adding a simple kaizen section to your prompts does. It’s like leaving a note in your recipe book saying, “Next time, remember to soften the butter first!”

Here’s the golden phrase I’ve discovered works wonders:

“Please look over the instructions and changes I’ve asked for in our conversation. Can you suggest ways to improve the original prompt so I won’t need to request these things next time?”

What if every prompt you wrote could learn and evolve? What if each interaction left your templates a little bit better than before? That’s the power of adding a kaizen section to your AI prompts.

Jeroen Sangers @jeroensangers