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Archaeology + Identity

Organize your ChatGPT history and build custom instructions that transform your AI from a generic tool into a personalized assistant.

⏱ 60-90 minutes•🎯 3 exercises•📱 Works on mobile

The Vibe

This isn't just “better ChatGPT.” This is a personalized AI team that understands you well enough to anticipate what you need, generate ideas in your voice, and respect your values.

Privacy & Results

You do not need to email your results to me. These are for your own use. You can keep them private, or if you'd like feedback, you can add them to the shared Apple Note. Feel free to reference my results in that Note as a guide.

Part 1: Chat Archaeology

Organizing your history into 4-7 life domain folders.

Step 1: The Category Discovery Prompt

Tap the box to copy, then paste into ChatGPT:

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I want to organize my past conversations into domain categories (like "Food," "Wellness," "Career," "Travel," etc.), but I'm not sure what categories make the most sense for MY life specifically. Can you help me identify 5-7 meaningful categories by asking me a few questions about: - What I tend to ask AI about most - What areas of my life feel repetitive or time-consuming - What I'm trying to optimize or improve right now - What I'm naturally curious about Then, based on my answers, suggest a set of custom categories that feel true to how I actually live and work—not generic life coaching categories.

💡 Pro-Tip: Clean Your Sidebar

Once you have your categories, start moving your chats into Projects or Folders. This isn't just for cleaning up—it's how you train the AI on what's important.

Tip: Use the Search Bar at the top of your chat history to quickly find and group related topics.

Part 2: Identity Mapping

Drafting the foundation for your main AI agent.

Prompt 1: Communication Style

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I'm building custom instructions for ChatGPT. The final output needs to be concise—under 50 words. Ask me 5-7 questions to understand my communication preferences (Direct vs. Warm, Bullets vs. Paragraphs, etc.). Then, write ONLY 2-3 sentences (under 50 words) describing my ideal communication style. Keep it specific and concise.

Prompt 2: Work Style & Context

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I want ChatGPT to understand how I work. The final output needs to be concise—under 100 words. Ask me 5-7 questions about what I do for work, my day structure, and what drains my energy. Then, write a summary under 100 words: What does my work life look like, and what should you keep in mind when giving me advice? Be specific.

Prompt 3: Values & Decision-Making

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I want ChatGPT to understand what I care about so suggestions align with my values. The final output needs to be concise—under 100 words. Ask me 5-7 questions about my non-negotiables, beliefs, and how I make decisions. Then, write a summary under 100 words: What are my core values and how should that shape your advice? Include specific beliefs.

Part 3: Final Setup

Turning these results into a permanent personality.

Open Settings

Go to Personalization → Custom Instructions.

Box 1: Context

“What would you like ChatGPT to know about you to provide better responses?”

Paste your Work Style + Values summaries here.

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WORK STYLE: [Paste your summary from Prompt 2: Work Style & Context here] VALUES: [Paste your summary from Prompt 3: Values & Decision-Making here]

Box 2: Response Style

“How would you like ChatGPT to respond?”

Paste your Communication Style summary here.

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COMMUNICATION STYLE: [Paste your summary from Prompt 1: Communication Style here]

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The Result

Ensure “Enable for new chats” is toggled ON. You'll see improvements in your results on your phone immediately. We will continue to add to this, setting the stage for us to start working in Claude next week.

You're Ready for Week 2

By doing this archaeology, you've learned something new about your own habits and set the stage for technology to work FOR you. Have fun with it—you now have everything you need to start working in Claude next week.

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