Free starter · 10 prompts
A small prompt system for the workday in front of you.
Ten copy-ready prompts for planning, notes, research, writing, and follow-up work. Use one, inspect the output, then keep the version that helps you start with more clarity.
A simple operating rule
Give the model context, one job, the constraints that matter, and a format you can review. Check names, dates, commitments, and conclusions before you use the result.
Prompt 01
Plan a realistic week
I have a list of tasks, notes, and commitments below. Sort them into: must do this week, should schedule, can delegate, and can drop. Ask up to three questions if essential context is missing. Then give me a realistic Monday–Friday plan with no more than three priority outcomes per day. [Paste your notes]
Prompt 02
Turn meeting notes into actions
Based only on the meeting notes below, create an action list with: task, owner, deadline if stated, and open question. Do not invent owners, dates, decisions, or commitments. Put anything unclear in a separate follow-up list. [Paste meeting notes]
Prompt 03
Draft a clear follow-up
Draft a concise follow-up email to [recipient] after [context]. Include the agreed next step, owner, and deadline if known. Keep it direct and professional. Do not add commitments that are not in my notes. [Paste notes]
Prompt 04
Make a decision brief
Based only on the material below, create a decision brief with: the question, key findings, uncertainties, options, and the next information I should collect. Do not invent sources or facts. Keep any recommendation conditional on the evidence provided. [Paste notes or source excerpts]
Prompt 05
Prepare a research plan
Help me plan research for this question: [question]. First list what I need to know, what sources would be appropriate, and what would count as sufficient evidence. Then give me a short research checklist. Do not claim findings before I provide sources. [Add context]
Prompt 06
Reduce a rough draft
Edit the draft below for clarity and structure. Preserve the factual meaning, flag any unsupported claim, and keep the tone [tone]. Return: (1) a clean revision and (2) a short list of material changes. [Paste draft]
Prompt 07
Prepare for a difficult task
I am avoiding this task: [task]. Help me define a 20-minute first step. State the smallest useful output, the information I need before starting, and a short checklist. Do not turn this into a long project plan. [Add context]
Prompt 08
Create a project handoff
Turn the project notes below into a handoff brief. Include: current status, decisions made, open risks, next actions, owners if stated, and the first thing the next person should review. Do not fill gaps with assumptions. [Paste notes]
Prompt 09
Review a proposed plan
Review this plan for missing dependencies, unclear ownership, unrealistic sequencing, and decisions that need more information. Return the issues in priority order. Do not rewrite the plan unless I ask. [Paste plan]
Prompt 10
Close out the day
Using the work notes below, create a concise end-of-day update with: completed work, work in progress, blockers, and the first priority for tomorrow. Keep it factual and do not invent progress. [Paste notes]
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