Things You Can Do On ChatGPT But You Don’t

✍️ By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

We all know ChatGPT as that handy tool to draft emails, summarize articles, or come up with a few quick ideas. But honestly? Using it only for that is like owning a sports car and never driving it past first gear. There’s so much more you can do, and once you see its real potential, you’ll never go back to just the basics.

Here are seven cool ways to use ChatGPT that most people completely miss out on—and trust me, they can actually change how you work, learn, and even have fun.

1. Become Your Personal Tutor (and Quiz Master)

We usually ask ChatGPT to explain a topic, nod, and move on. But why not make it actually teach you? It can act as a Socratic tutor—explain a concept and then quiz you, so you actually remember it.

Try this:
“I want to learn about blockchain technology. Explain the concept of a ‘block’ to me. After you explain it, ask me three questions to make sure I understood it. Don’t give me the answers until I try first.”

You’ll see how much better it sticks when learning becomes a conversation instead of passive reading.

2. Your Debate or Negotiation Sparring Partner

Sure, we usually just ask for pros and cons. But ChatGPT can play the devil’s advocate—push back on your arguments, challenge your reasoning, and make you think on your feet. Perfect for interviews, salary talks, or debates.

Try this:
“Let’s role-play. I need to ask my boss for a raise. You are my boss, skeptical and budget-conscious. I’ll make my arguments, and you challenge me. Let’s start.”

It’s like having a sparring partner who never tires.

3. Learn a New Language by Actually Talking

Most people just use ChatGPT as a translator. That’s fine, but why not have a real conversation? ChatGPT can chat with you, correct mistakes, and teach you natural ways to speak a language.

Try this:
“I am learning Spanish. Let’s have a conversation about our favorite foods. Reply in Spanish, and if I make a mistake, correct me and explain why.”

It’s interactive, fun, and way more effective than flashcards.

4. Custom Plans: Travel, Diet, Workouts

Instead of generic suggestions like “things to do in Paris,” give ChatGPT details about you and it can create a personalized plan.

Try this:
“Create a 5-day vegetarian meal plan for weight loss. I’m 30, male, dislike mushrooms, and only have 20 minutes for breakfast. High protein, 1800 calories/day. Present it in a table.”

Suddenly, planning becomes effortless and tailored to your life.

5. Turn Messy Notes into Order

Most of us just summarize neat text. But ChatGPT loves messy chaos—throw in your random notes or brainstorms, and it can organize them into structured summaries, tables, or actionable lists.

Try this:
“Here are my messy notes from a project meeting. Organize them into three sections: ‘Key Decisions Made,’ ‘Action Items (with person responsible),’ and ‘Questions for Next Meeting.’ [Paste notes]”

Your scattered thoughts are suddenly crystal clear.

6. Your ‘Rubber Duck’ for Problem Solving and Coding

Programmers know the trick: explain your problem to a rubber duck, and the solution often appears. ChatGPT is like a supercharged rubber duck—it listens, gives hints, and points out flaws in your logic.

Try this:
“I am debugging my Python code. It’s supposed to do [X], but it does [Y]. I’ll explain it step by step—please let me know if you spot a logic flaw. Here’s my code: [Paste code]”

You’ll understand your code far better than just pasting it and asking for a fix.

7. Adopt Personas for Writing or Teaching

Instead of a simple answer, tell ChatGPT who it should be. Suddenly, explanations or stories become entertaining, creative, and unique.

Try this:
“Explain gravity, but do it in the style of a pirate talking to his skeptical crew.”

It’s learning or writing—but way more fun.

The Takeaway

ChatGPT isn’t just an assistant—it can be your teacher, coach, sparring partner, organizer, and even your comedian. The trick? Stop asking simple questions. Give it roles, challenges, and context. Push it, and it will push you further than you imagined.

Start experimenting today, and I promise—you’ll never go back to just using it for emails.