One prompt: turn messy notes into a clear to-do list

![One prompt: turn messy notes into a clear to-do list](/api/v1/images/a45b41d2-3d9f-4aa9-b1ad-bfd6e6ec1161)

## How to do it

1) Paste your raw notes (even if they’re messy) into ChatGPT/Claude/your AI of choice.
2) Add this prompt below:

```text
You are my meeting assistant. Reformat the raw notes into this structure (English):

## Decisions
- ...

## Action items (include owner + deadline if present)
- [ ] Owner: ... | Task: ... | Deadline: ...

## Open questions
- ...

Rules:
- Do not invent anything. If owner/deadline is missing, write: Owner: ? / Deadline: ?
- You may merge duplicates, but don’t lose information.
- At the end: mark the top 3 action items as priorities (P1/P2/P3).

RAW NOTES:
<<<
[PASTE HERE]
>>>
```

3) Copy the output into your task manager or a note.
4) Immediately resolve the `Owner: ?` and `Deadline: ?` items — those are your real blockers.

## Why it helps
- You turn chaos into a system in under 60 seconds.
- You stop decisions and ownership from slipping through the cracks.