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Your Personal AI Playbook (Part 10)

Your Personal AI Playbook (Part 10) | Smart Life Reset
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From ideas to rituals: a quarterly reset that keeps your tech helpful, private, and calm.

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Experience Story — “The Sunday 30-Minute Reset”

Every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. I open my notes and ask: “What should next week feel like?” Not just tasks—the feeling. Calm mornings. Shorter email time. One deep work block I actually protect.

My assistant doesn’t run my life; it sets the stage so I can.

We draft three priorities, one “win if possible,” and two meetings to simplify. The assistant gathers docs, preps replies I will edit, and creates a focus block. I close the laptop feeling lighter—not because I automated everything, but because I chose what matters.

Related: Boundaries in Part 2 and privacy habits in Part 6.

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The Playbook: 3 layers (Daily • Weekly • Quarterly)

Daily — Micro systems (≤15 min total)

  • Inbox 10: “Summarize last 10 emails → list actions → draft short replies in my voice.” I review, then send.
  • Calendar glance: “Explain tomorrow in 5 bullet points. Add 1 prep action per meeting.”
  • Learning snack: “Find 2 pieces on [topic] + 1 contrarian take, with a 2-sentence synthesis.”

Weekly — The Sunday 30

  • Reset: 3 priorities • 1 “win if possible” • ruthlessly cancel or shorten one meeting.
  • Focus block: Book one 90-minute block; assistant prepares docs, context, and checklists.
  • Cleanup: Archive stale threads, close loops, and set reminders for promises you made.

Quarterly — The Deep Clean

  • System audit: What saved time? What created friction? Remove the bottom 20% of automations.
  • Prompt library refresh: Keep 5 core prompts; retire/merge the rest.
  • Privacy posture: Permissions, data retention, third-party access—reconfirm least privilege.

Reusable Prompt Templates (copy & adapt)

Email

“Summarize this thread in 3 bullets (tone: warm/clear). Draft a reply: 1 opener, 2 concrete points, 1 clear ask, 1 kind close. Keep under 120 words.”

Meetings

“For tomorrow’s meetings: goal, who decides, risks, 1 question I must ask, and pre-read links.”

Research

“Give me 3 sources with 1 pro and 1 counterpoint each. End with a neutral synthesis and 2 next steps.”

Tip: Save these as text snippets or shortcuts in your notes/assistant app.

Quarterly Privacy & Data Audit

  • Voice & chat history: Auto-delete where possible; export before deletion if needed.
  • Integrations: Remove stale third-party connections; restrict to read-only when feasible.
  • Local first: Prefer on-device transcription/summaries; keep sensitive data off cloud tools.
  • Minimal logs: Short retention windows; document exceptions (e.g., legal/finance).
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Self-check (10Q): Is your playbook working for you?

πŸ” Clarity • Control • Consistency

1) I start the week with 3 priorities and 1 “win if possible”.
2) I protect at least one 90-minute deep work block weekly.
3) My assistant drafts, I decide (suggest-only by default).
4) I use reusable prompts instead of ad-hoc requests.
5) My meetings have goals, decisions, and prep notes.
6) I run a weekly cleanup (archive, close loops, set reminders).
7) I review permissions and data retention quarterly.
8) I can explain why I accepted/rejected an AI suggestion.
9) I feel calmer and more effective after my weekly reset.
10) I can find my 5 core prompts in under 10 seconds.

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FAQ — Reader-centered answers (5)

What if I miss my Sunday reset?
Do a “Monday micro-reset”: 10 minutes for priorities, move one meeting, schedule one focus block.
How many prompts are “too many”?
Keep 5 core prompts. If you don’t use one weekly, archive it. Simplicity beats volume.
Isn’t this overkill for a solo worker?
No—the smaller the team, the more your system matters. 30 minutes weekly prevents 3 hours of drift.
How do I avoid sounding robotic?
Add 1 specific detail, 1 kind sentence, and edit your first line. Keep under 120 words where possible.
How private can this be?
Prefer on-device features, restrict integrations to read-only, and set short retention windows. Export before deletion if needed.

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What to do next

  • Bookmark this playbook and schedule your Sunday 30.
  • Create a note called “5 core prompts” and pin it.
  • Set a quarterly privacy audit reminder.

New here? Start at Part 1 or explore boundaries in Part 2.

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