By skyforbes 
You don’t need a course or a strategy to start using ChatGPT. You just need curiosity — and one question.
The First Time I Opened ChatGPT, I Froze
There was no menu. No intro. Just a blinking cursor and a blank screen.
What was I supposed to type?
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The first time you try ChatGPT, it can feel like you’re expected to know something you were never taught.
Here’s the secret: you don’t have to learn it all at once. Just start with one question.
Treat ChatGPT Like a Helpful Assistant, Not a Genie
ChatGPT works best when you ask it things you already have a sense of — so you can compare.
Try questions like:
- “Why do my fingernails keep splitting?”
- “What can I make with chicken and rice?”
- “How long should I bake salmon at 400 degrees?”
These are low-stress ways to test how it replies. You’ll see it gives structured answers — and when you add small details (like “I only have a microwave” or “I want high protein”), its answers get sharper.