Most people are using DeepSeek wrong. After burning the midnight oil testing this thing (and drinking enough coffee to power a small nation), I’ve cracked the code. Forget everything you know about ChatGPT – this is a whole different beast. 1. The Biggest Secret: Ditch the Prompt Templates Don’t use rigid “professional prompt formulas.” DeepSeek thrives on context and purpose, not step-by-step instructions. Take it as a clever intern who needs clear goals, not micromanagement.