Akram Ali

The Best Prompt Engineering Framework: RTCROS!

This is my go-to framework for real business scenarios.

R — Role
(Tell the AI who it should act as)

Example: You are a B2B industrial sales assistant with expertise in valves, pressure control equipment, and technical product selection.

T — Task
(Define the exact job you want AI to do)

Example: Draft a personalized outreach email for a prospect in the power-generation sector who showed interest in our “High-Performance Knife Gate Valve.”

C — Context
(Give the background the AI needs for relevance. Add screenshots, images, data, or files if needed.)

Example: The prospect is a maintenance engineer looking for reliable valve solutions for abrasive slurry applications. My company specializes in long-life, high-performance valves and delivers engineering support across Canada. The sales cycle is technical and relationship-driven. Review the uploaded screenshots of the product specification sheets.

R — Reasoning
(Explain how the AI should think or approach the task)

Example: Analyze the prospect’s needs in relation to common industry pain points, such as erosion, leakage, unplanned shutdowns, and high maintenance costs. Highlight product reliability, service life, application fit, and support availability. Maintain technical accuracy and avoid making inflated claims.

O — Output Format
(Lock the deliverable. Tell AI what the final answer should look like. Define the output format, such as PDF, table, slide, or email. Specify the tone, such as formal, consultative, concise, and the level of detail.)

Example: Produce a short email. Give subject line (2 options), email body (120–140 words), and a simple CTA to schedule a conversation or request specs. Keep the tone professional and helpful, not pushy.

S — Stopping Condition
(Specify where the AI should stop)

Example: Stop after reviewing 10 industry reports and generating the email. Do not continue with follow-up suggestions.

Stop writing random prompts.
Use RTCROS instead!

❤️ What went well in 2025:

→ Learned to enjoy my own company
→ Became an Amazon best-selling author
→ Delivered 300+ hours of training sessions
→ Invested and experimented with new AI tools
→ Honed my skills and integrated AI into my life
→ Helped learners secure jobs and career transitions
→ Made space for friendships and real conversations
→ Consulted new clients, especially in the D2C space
→ Delivered AI training for corporates & leadership teams
→ Travelled more in Canada, learning from people and cultures
→ Made it to the best B-Schools, including ISB, as an AI Trainer

💔 What did not go as planned:

→ Said no to a few clients. It felt scary at first, but it helped protect my long-term focus.

→ Could not travel back to India. Felt the weight of doing life away from home. Missed family deeply, especially during moments when a hug would have meant more than any achievement.

→ Faced moments of doubt. Am I doing enough? Am I on the right path? I used those questions to refine my vision, rather than running from them.

→ Experienced emotional fatigue at times. Not from overwork alone, but from carrying responsibility, expectations, and self-imposed pressure silently.

→ Realized that balance is fragile. Even with systems, tools, and discipline, it requires daily choices. To pause, to log off, to rest without guilt.

These moments slowed me down. They softened me.

They strengthened my thinking and sharpened my intent.

To everyone who trusted me, learned with me, stayed with me, and supported me…

Thank you. 💙

Your belief made this year meaningful.

And to anyone reading this.

Growth is not linear. Doubt is part of the process. Pauses are allowed.

Keep showing up. Quiet effort adds up.

Here’s to moving forward with clarity, calm, and conviction.

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧.

Some of the most meaningful messages I’ve received start with:

“𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦...”

And many of these people have 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 once 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝.

Here’s the reality:

→ People notice even when they don’t engage.
→ Silent readers are still your audience.
→ Many act on your content without ever signaling it.

So, don’t measure your impact only by likes or comments.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤.

Keep showing up, keep sharing, keep adding value.

Because someone out there is reading, reflecting, and acting—quietly.

So keep posting.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤.

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When was the last time you truly paused?

Not for a weekend scroll.

Not between Zoom calls.

But really paused — to feel, reflect, and just be.

Standing before Niagara Falls, I was hit by more than just the mist.

I was reminded of how loud, fast, and relentless life can get — and how rarely we step away from the noise.

This trip wasn’t just about a destination.

It was about coming back to myself.

The power of the falls mirrored the chaos we often live in.

But right beside that chaos? Calm. Perspective. Awe.

Travel has a way of doing that — breaking the cycle, realigning your inner compass, and whispering what you forget in the rush:

👉 You’re allowed to slow down.
👉 To not have it all figured out.
👉 To choose growth over grind.

So here’s your reminder:

Take that trip. Book that ticket. Walk into the wild.

Not to escape, but to evolve. 🌍

I received this heartfelt message 👇

And this keeps me motivated. 💙

One of the participants from my recent AI-powered Digital Marketing workshop shared this with me.

She came in as a startup founder who had never used an AI tool before.

She left feeling confident and ready to:

✅ Craft a powerful brand voice
✅ Define her target market
✅ Build a strategic content calendar
✅ Create a clear digital marketing plan
✅ Use tools like ChatGPT, Meta AI, and SORA to bring her ideas to life

What made the shift?

👉 Hands-on, scenario-based learning
👉 Fast-paced but practical takeaways
👉 Real tools for real challenges — explained simply
👉 Encouragement to take the first step with confidence

She wrote:

“This training left me wanting to further invest in myself.”

That line stayed with me.

Because honestly?

There’s no work more meaningful than empowering others.

To help someone believe in their own potential, to equip them with tools and clarity — that’s the kind of work that fuels me.

It’s not just about teaching AI or marketing.

It’s about sparking transformation.

It’s about showing someone what’s possible when they have the right mindset and support.

This is what I live for —

→ To simplify what feels overwhelming.

→ To turn hesitation into confidence.

→ To help people take action and grow.

Let’s keep learning. Let’s keep building.

Let’s keep empowering. 🚀

If I’ve fuelled your journey in any way — like this post and drop a comment 🙏

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📌 Hi, I am Akram, and I aim to empower the next generation of digital marketers and management professionals.

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This Eid is different.
 
For the first time in so many years, I woke up in silence.
 
No perfume swirling through the morning air…
 
No voice calling out from the kitchen.
 
No chaos of friends or cousins arriving in waves.
 
No laughter echoing across the walls I grew up in.
 
Yes, I’m in Canada this year.
 
Alone, for Eid.
 
I made tea for myself.
 
Got ready for Eid prayers.
 
And whispered to myself: “Eid Mubarak, Akram.”
 
This Eid felt different!
 
No crowded living rooms.
 
No traditional sweets overflowing with love.
 
No rushing to get ready before the guests arrive.
 
No standing in line for Eidi from my parents…
 
And no little ones tugging at my sleeves, waiting to receive theirs from me.
 
These are but the real Eid gifts!
 
Not wrapped in ribbons but in presence...
 
A quiet reminder that joy can still bloom in solitude.
 
But in that soft silence, something bloomed inside me.
 
→ We spend so much of our lives chasing the big things—
 
Titles. Targets. Promotions. Clients.
 
But it’s these small moments that we barely notice
 
Yet they carry the deepest meaning.
 
→ If you’re celebrating with your family—pause!
 
Sit close.
 
Breathe them in.
 
Hug your loved ones tight.
 
Hold your parents close and say thank you.
 
Click pictures. Laugh loudly.
 
Eat and celebrate.
 
Cherish every moment.
 
Because this beautiful time is not guaranteed forever.
 
Time flies by…
 
Just like this Studio Ghibli trend—before we even realize.
 
So instead…
 
✨ Chase your well-being.
✨ Chase the quiet joy of sitting with loved ones.
✨ Chase the version of you that feels at peace.
✨ Chase meaning in the ones who stand by you.
 
Eid Mubarak to my LinkedIn fam!
 
May you cherish the people who make the moment.🌸
 
That’s real life!!
 
P.S. I know it’s cliché to recreate or replicate the Studio Ghibli style. But hey, it would’ve been a serious case of FOMO if I didn’t ride this trend.


So bear with me and my anime-loving heart this Eid 💛
 


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