Where To Go From Here

Most users start with AI as an assistant, handling individual tasks or bundles of tasks. Delegating cognitive intermediary steps to AI is great, but as you’ve learned here, the world of prompt engineering offers much more than that. 

Once a prompt is reliable, it can be scaled to software, allowing you to turn your expertise into a capital asset. Software allows for the transformation of labor into capital.

As you reach the frontier of your expertise, setting new goals requires more reflection and synthesis. AI becomes a thought partner, helping to narrow down uncertainties and crystallize goals.

The Paradox of Mastery

Reaching the frontier means some concepts and information may not be present in the AI model. Solitary reflection, journaling, and deep thinking become paramount. The paradox is that the pinnacle of prompt engineering mastery might be reaching a point where AI is not immediately useful. Mastery could mean not needing AI for certain advanced tasks at all.

While prompt engineering allows for the delegation of tasks to AI, reaching the highest levels of mastery might involve situations where AI isn’t the immediate solution. It’s about understanding when and how to leverage the tool effectively.