🤖 ChatGPT-5 Tips, Hacks & Mistakes to Avoid

by Joshua “RedBeard” Smith – RedBeard Technologies LLC

What Makes GPT-5 Different

• Huge context (400k tokens)
• Adaptive reasoning
• Tool integrations
• Enhanced multilingual + voice
• Persistent memory + personas

Top Tips & Hacks

• Craft clear prompts, avoid contradictions
• Use Playground’s prompt optimizer
• Feed transcripts, books, project files
• Iterate with follow-ups
• Define personas (tone, role)
• Leverage tool integrations
• Try voice I/O for natural flow

Common Mistakes

• Writing vague prompts
• Expecting perfect first answers
• Ignoring memory/personas
• Not using integrations

Advanced Hacks

• Ask for step-by-step reasoning
• Set custom guardrails
• Have GPT-5 critique its own outputs

Final Thoughts

The key is using GPT-5 as a collaborative agent, not just a chatbot. Clarify goals, iterate, and exploit integrations—it’ll reward you with reliable results.