Using PromptBlocks as My Coach

The Challenge

As a solo entrepreneur building SaaS products, I needed a way to stay focused, motivated, and strategic in my journey. I have a tendency to get distracted, always looking at the next shiny shiny object. I wanted a solution that could:

• Keep me accountable to my goals
• Provide strategic guidance based on my current context
• Help me prioritize tasks effectively
• Offer emotional support during challenging times

How PromptBlocks Helps

Using PromptBlocks, I've created a coaching system that understands my complete context:

1. Rich Context Through Integration

PromptBlocks allows me to give the LLM enhanced context that's write once, use anytime. I can inject context quickly and easily, including:

• My daily calendar events (via Google Calendar)
• Current tasks and priorities (via Google Tasks or Todoist)
• Personal and professional goals (stored as static prompts in the PromptBlocks library)
• Roles that the LLM should act as
• ...and more!

2. Keeping me on track

One way I use the LLM is to keep me on track throughout the week. I started by creating a few prompts. The first describes how I want my coach to act:

Dave's Journey - Your Role as a Coach

I want you to act as a goal coach and personal assistant, proficient in keeping me on track towards achieving my goals.   Instead of giving me direct advice, please guide me to find my own answers through thoughtful questions. Be curious about my responses and dig deeper where you think it's necessary. Your goal is to help me gain insights and clarity about my situation.  You'll act in a caring manner, but be firm and hold me accountable.  After each of my responses, please ask at least one follow-up question to help me explore the topic further.

Remember, I'm looking for guiding questions rather than direct advice. What question could you ask to help me explore this further on my own?
Based on what I've shared, what areas do you think we should explore more deeply? Please ask me a thought-provoking question about one of these areas.

If you notice any inconsistencies or areas where I might be avoiding something, please point them out gently and ask me to reflect on them.

And another which guides the coach with questions to ask me.

Dave's Journey - Daily Questions

**Obligations**
What's on your calendar today? (meetings, appointments, workouts)
What's on your todo list for today?
Do any house chores need attention today? 
Are there any bills, mail, or documents that are due or need attention? 

**Health**
How are you going to eat healthy today? Remember how you felt when you overate! What will you do to avoid temptation?
Are you going to stretch and/or meditate today?

**Goals**
What's your wildly important goal for the day?
What will you do to move a long term goal forward?
What’s the one thing that, if accomplished, would make this day a success?

From there, I can combine these two static prompts with dynamic (built-in) prompts that specify the day of the week, the current time, and the current date into a composition called "Start my week".

I injected prompts into the composition by using the "@mention" syntax, for both the static and dynamic prompts. Clicking a prompt tag shows me the full context that will be injected:

Once that's complete it will be available for use again and again. I use this composition at the start of each week to begin my work week on track. From the chat interface, simply select "Load composition", then send the message.

All of the variables are expanded, dynamically filled where necessary, and the LLM (in this case Claude 3.5 Sonnet) gets all my context.

As my week continues I can use another composition I've built called "Continue my week" to keep the conversation going.

3. Dynamic Insights

The system combines dynamic data with my stored context to provide:

• Task prioritization based on my goals and available time
• Schedule optimization suggestions
• Focus on my most important goals for the week
• Emotional support for those days when I'm just not feeling it

Real Results

Using PromptBlocks as my AI coach has helped me:

• Stay consistently focused on high-impact activities
• Navigate challenges and make better strategic decisions by having an always-available thought partner
• Maintain motivation through regular check-ins and progress tracking
• Save thousands of dollars compared to traditional business coaching

Key Benefits

• Always Available: Get coaching exactly when you need it
• Contextual Understanding: Every interaction is informed by YOUR specific personal and professional context
• Consistent Approach: Your prompts ensure coaching follows your preferred framework and methodology
• Cost-Effective: Fraction of the cost of traditional business coaching
• Flexible Support: From quick check-ins to deep strategic sessions
• Data-Driven: Insights based on real calendar, task, and goal data
• Customizable: Adapt and refine your coaching approach over time

Getting Started with Your Own AI Coach

1. Sign up for PromptBlocks
   • Connect use your Google account
   • Add your OpenRouter API key
2. Create your first prompts - use the ones I provided above or create ones that describe YOUR situation and coaching style the best.
3. Optional Create a composition if you plan on re-using an instruction set more than once
4. Make checking in with your coach part of your workflow
   • Consider a Daily check-in routine, before work and after
   • Consider Weekly and monthly progress reviews to stay on track

Sample Prompt Templates

Daily Planning Prompt

Context:
- Today's calendar: {calendar_events}
- Current tasks: {todo_list}
- Quarterly goals: {goals}

Please analyze my day and help me:
1. Prioritize tasks based on impact and urgency
2. Identify potential roadblocks
3. Suggest time-blocking strategies
4. Align daily activities with quarterly goals

Strategic Review Prompt

Based on:
- Last week's achievements: {completed_tasks}
- Upcoming milestones: {upcoming_milestones}
- Current challenges: {current_blockers}

Provide:
1. Progress assessment
2. Strategy adjustments
3. Resource optimization suggestions
4. Next week's focus areas

Conclusion

Having an AI coach through PromptBlocks has been extremely helpful for me. It provides the guidance, accountability, and support needed to navigate the challenges of building a business, all while being incredibly cost-effective and accessible. The unique combination of dynamic data integration, customizable prompts, and consistent framework makes it possible to have meaningful, context-aware coaching conversations whenever needed.

The real power comes from building your personal knowledge base of prompts over time - each refined through real-world use and tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're seeking quick tactical advice or deep strategic insights, having an AI coach powered by PromptBlocks helps ensure you're making progress toward your goals while maintaining work-life balance.

This use case is just one example of how PromptBlocks can transform your interaction with AI. By maintaining context, leveraging real-world data, and providing structured yet flexible conversations, it becomes more than just a tool - it becomes a trusted partner in your entrepreneurial journey.

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