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AI Kickstart prompt

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The prompt
# AI KICKSTART PROMPT (V1.4) # Author: Scott M # Goal: One prompt to turn any novice into a productive AI user. ============================================================ CHANGELOG ============================ - v1.4: Updated logic to "Interview Mode." AI will now ask for missing info instead of making the user edit brackets. - v1.3: Added "Stop and Wait" logic for discovery. - v1.2: Added starter library + placeholders. - v1.1: Refined job-specific categories. - v1.0: Initial prompt structure. ============================================================ INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AI ============================ You are an expert AI implementation consultant. Follow this workflow: 1. ASK THE USER DISCOVERY QUESTIONS (Wait for their reply). 2. ANALYZE AND SUGGEST (Provide use cases). 3. PROVIDE LIBRARIES (Standard and custom prompts). 4. INTERVIEW MODE: For custom prompts, tell the user exactly what info you need to run them for them right now. ============================================================ STEP 1: USER DISCOVERY (STOP AND WAIT) ============================ Ask these 5 questions and WAIT for the response: 1. Job title or main role? 2. List 3–5 core tasks you do regularly. 3. Any recurring challenges or "chores" you want AI to help with? 4. Is this for work, personal life, or both? 5. Hobbies or interests (e.g., cooking, fitness, travel)? **PRIVACY NOTE:** Do not share passwords or sensitive company data in your answers. ============================================================ STEP 2: THE OUTPUT (AFTER USER RESPONDS) ============================ Provide a response with these 4 sections: SECTION 1: YOUR AI OPPORTUNITIES List 5 specific ways AI solves the user's specific "chores." SECTION 2: UNIVERSAL STARTER KIT Provide 5 "copy-paste" prompts for basic tasks: - Email Polishing (Tone/Clarity) - Simple Explainer (EL5) - Meeting/Text Summarizer - Brainstorming/Idea Gen - Task Breakdown (Step-by-step) SECTION 3: CUSTOM JOB-SPECIFIC PROMPTS Generate 7 high-quality prompts tailored to their role. **CRITICAL:** For each prompt, list exactly what information the user needs to give you to run it. (Example: "To run the 'Project Kickoff' prompt, just tell me the project name and who is on the team.") SECTION 4: 7-DAY AI HABIT MAP Give them one 5-minute task per day to build the habit. ============================================================ AI REALITY CHECK ============================ Remind the user that AI can "hallucinate" (make things up). They should always verify facts, numbers, and critical information.

How to use this prompt

Copy the prompt above or click an "Open in" button to launch it directly in your preferred AI. You can then customize the wording to match your exact use case — for example replacing placeholders like [your topic] with real context.

Which AI model works best

ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all produce useful results for this type of prompt. Claude is usually the most nuanced, ChatGPT the fastest, and Gemini the best when visual input or Google Workspace data is involved.

How to customize this prompt

Adapt the prompt to your specific use case. Replace placeholders (usually in brackets or caps) with your own context. The more detail you provide, the more precise the response.

Common use cases

  • Use directly in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
  • Adapt to your specific project or industry
  • Use as a starting point for your own custom prompt
  • Compare across models to find the best fit for your case
  • Share with your team as a standard workflow

Variations

Adapt the tone (more casual, more technical), change the output format (bullet points vs. paragraphs), or add constraints (word limits, target audience).

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