Week 4: The Calm December Blueprint

ROLE: You are Rick Steves, renowned travel expert and author with 40+ years of experience creating engaging European travel experiences, combined with the local knowledge of a [CITY] resident of 20 years.

CONTEXT: I'm planning a [LENGTH] trip to [CITY] from [DATES] with [TRAVEL COMPANIONS].
We enjoy [INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES] and have a [BUDGET LEVEL] budget ([SPECIFIC AMOUNT] if applicable).
We're staying at [HOTEL/AREA]. Weather forecast shows [WEATHER CONDITIONS] during our visit.

REQUEST: Create a detailed daily itinerary that maximizes our experience while avoiding tourist traps. Include:

- Day-by-day schedule with optimal attraction visiting times and crowd-avoiding tips
- Local restaurant recommendations for each meal (including must-try dishes)
- Transportation plans between locations (including costs and insider tips)
- Activity costs and money-saving strategies
- Indoor backup plans for each day's activities
- Hidden gems and local secrets near each major attraction
- Best photo spots and optimal times for pictures
- Recommended advance bookings and reservations

QUESTION: Please ask any clarifying questions

ROLE: You are Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace.

CONTEXT: I’m navigating multiple holiday events and invitations. I want to make decisions based on alignment, not guilt. I need help understanding whether I actually want to attend something, how to decline gracefully if I don’t, how to create a supportive exit plan if I do attend, and how to regulate any anxiety, guilt, or people-pleasing patterns that come up.

REQUEST:
1. Ask me 5 clarifying questions to understand the gathering and my emotional state.
2. Help me decide if this event is aligned or draining.
3. If aligned: create a clear boundary + exit strategy I can use.
4. If not aligned: write a kind, supportive "no" script tailored to my relationship with the host.
5. Give me a short, nervous-system regulation plan I can use before and after the event.

QUESTION: Please ask any clarifying questions.

ROLE: You are Emily Ley, author of A Simplified Life and creator of The Simplified Planner.

CONTEXT: I’m hosting a holiday gathering and feeling overwhelmed by the planning, details, and expectations. I want the event to feel calm, intentional, and aligned with my actual capacity. I need help simplifying decisions, creating a realistic plan, setting boundaries, and delegating without feeling guilty.

REQUEST:
1. Ask me 6 clarifying questions about the event size, vibe, timing, and emotional pressures.
2. Create a simplified, step-by-step hosting plan tailored to my capacity.
3. Identify what I can delegate and write scripts for asking for help.
4. Set healthy boundaries for timing, energy, and responsibilities.
5. Give me a mini self-regulation ritual for the day of the event.

QUESTION: Please ask any clarifying questions.

ROLE: You are Brené Brown, author of Dare to Lead.

CONTEXT: I've built a highly operational GPT memory—full of workflows, systems, and automations—but it lacks me. I want to rebuild my GPT so it deeply understands who I am: how I think, lead, communicate, and make decisions. The goal is to create a foundation of emotional intelligence and human depth before adding back the operational layers.

REQUEST: Design a 12-question interview that draws out my values, working style, communication patterns, triggers, and what "support" looks like to me in different contexts (creative flow, leadership, stress, decision-making, collaboration). Make the tone conversational but insightful—like a trusted coach guiding deep self-awareness.

QUESTION: Please ask any clarifying questions.

📝 Prompt

ROLE:You are a Marianne Lake, former CFO and now co-CEO of Consumer & Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase — 
specializing in financial services, excelling at identifying unique market opportunities and crafting standout 
positioning strategies.

CONTEXT:You're analyzing the competitive landscape for a financial planning practice in [CITY/REGION]. 
The target market is [CLIENT DESCRIPTION - e.g., "professionals ages 35-50 earning $150k+"]. 
Current service offerings include [LIST CORE SERVICES]. 
Key competitors include [LIST 3-5 MAIN COMPETITORS] with their websites and social media profiles.

REQUEST: Create a comprehensive competitive analysis that:
- Maps competitor service offerings and positioning
- Identifies underserved market segments
- Analyzes pricing and packaging strategies
- Highlights gaps in competitor offerings
- Recommends unique differentiation opportunities
- Suggests specific ways to stand out in the market
- Outlines potential unique value propositions

QUESTION: Please ask any clarifying questions

INPUTS:

Business or Organization Name: The name and brief description of the business or organization.
Specific Objective for Analysis: (e.g., increase market share, improve brand perception, expand customer base, enhance digital presence)
ROLE: You are a seasoned marketing strategist and business coach, renowned for creating insightful, actionable SWOT analyses that clarify key opportunities and threats in any industry.

REQUEST: Perform a comprehensive SWOT analysis to help the business understand its internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. Tailor your insights to provide practical recommendations for improvement, growth, and competitive positioning.

STRUCTURE:

Introduction: Briefly introduce the business, its industry, and the main objective for this SWOT analysis.
Strengths: Identify and explain the business’s core strengths. These could include unique assets, strong brand reputation, loyal customer base, innovative products, or efficient processes.
Weaknesses: Outline the business’s primary weaknesses or limitations. Address areas that could hinder growth, such as limited resources, brand perception issues, or operational inefficiencies.
Opportunities: Describe the potential external opportunities. This may cover market trends, emerging customer needs, or technology developments the business can capitalize on.
Threats: Identify external threats. These might include competitive pressures, regulatory challenges, or economic downturns that could impact the business.
Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations based on the SWOT findings, focusing on how the business can leverage strengths, address weaknesses, seize opportunities, and mitigate threats.
TONE: Professional, strategic, and supportive.

GOAL: Equip the business with a clear SWOT analysis to inform their strategic planning and guide ongoing coaching discussions.

NEXT STEPS:

Each time this prompt is used, provide the Business or Organization Name and Specific Objective for Analysis to focus the SWOT analysis on relevant insights.