You’ll get a lot of mileage out of ChatGPT if you provide the app with simple prompts, but sometimes it’s worth going beyond that. Custom GPT is a popular in-app feature, and even without using any other ChatGPT tools, many people will still sign up just for this feature.

Why do people like Custom GPT?

Before I show you how I use Custom GPT, let’s quickly look at some of the biggest reasons you should use Custom GPT.

1. Does not take additional familiarization time

Many people are always happy to try new features and applications. They are also willing to spend more time getting used to it if they think the tool is useful. However, it’s great that you don’t have to deal with this and can get started right away.

You can use Custom GPT in the same way you would enter a regular text prompt. You should still ask ChatGPT to be the expert, but other than this, you don’t need to do anything else.

2. Results are more accurate

To be fair, ChatGPT is much more accurate than when it first launched. However, when using the regular version of the app, users still received inconsistent results. Furthermore, they are often not as customized as desired.

On the contrary, you always get more accurate results with Custom GPT. For example, a dedicated Custom GPT is much better at giving you what you want when developing a gym routine than a regular chatbot.

How to use Custom GPT

You can use many Custom GPTs to improve your ChatGPT experience. Here are two examples of how to use Custom GPT.

1. Create a gym plan

To help build a sustainable routine and incorporate enough rest, some people have turned to GymStreak Custom GPT. Here is an example prompt:

“I want you to be my gym expert. I currently participate in 3 CrossFit workouts of the day (WODs) per week, but I’m irritable and miserable on the days when I don’t exercise. I want you to help me develop a weekly routine that includes one weightlifting session (chest and back as we don’t work these in the WOD). My right ankle is also prone to rolling, so I would like to work on my strength for this and general mobility days, I want to do active recovery; I also wish to average 10,000 daily steps”.

Roughly translated: “I want you to be my gym expert. Currently, I do 3 CrossFit Workout of Days (WODs) per week, but I’m cranky and irritable on the days I don’t work out. I want you helps me build a weekly routine that includes a weight training session (chest and back since I don’t do these in the WOD). My right ankle is prone to rolling too, so I want to strength train that this part and general mobility on days off rest, I want to actively recover. I also want to average 10,000 steps a day.”

The routine that GymStreak Custom GPT provides is pretty solid, including weight training on Tuesdays and ankle/mobility work on Thursdays.

GymStreak also gives some additional tips to maximize your workout routine.

2. Create a roadmap

Long-term planners sometimes have difficulty envisioning how they will achieve their goals. This can cause problems because many of the things you want to achieve are abstract. Planning your goals is one of the many ways you can use ChatGPT. To help you improve your skills, switch to Roadmap Architect’s Custom GPT.

Here is the example prompt given:

“I want to learn Icelandic for fun, and also because I often visit Iceland. I am currently a complete beginner; I can understand very basic words, but nothing more than that. I’m a native English speaker who also understands Danish and Norwegian. I want to be B1 level by the end of 2025. Please give me a roadmap to help”.

Roughly translated: “I want to learn Icelandic for fun and also because I visit Iceland often. I’m a beginner right now; I can understand very basic words, but nothing more than that. I am a native English speaker, know Danish and Norwegian. I want to reach B1 level by the end of 2025. Please give me a roadmap to achieve my goal.”

The roadmap that Roadmap Architect’s Custom GPT provides is very impressive, divided into stages. GPT also provides a preliminary daily routine to review and a comprehensive list of resources. You can use this Custom GPT in study, work and other situations.

Whether you want to learn code, set your big goals, or get help planning your daily routine, Custom GPT gets surprisingly little attention. You should subscribe to the premium version of ChatGPT to access them, as well as test out different prompts and scenarios.