Learning Timeline
Key Insights
The Importance of Identity in the AI Era
In an AI-driven future, your job is no longer your primary identity. A Telos file helps you define your 'Why,' making it your most 'future-proof' asset to overcome job market anxiety.
Tips for Writing Problems
If you don't have a major global problem in mind, start with a personal one (e.g., wanting to change careers). Often, these personal problems are shared by many others and can evolve into a larger mission.
Narrative Variety
Prepare two narrative versions: a short version (8-15 seconds) for quick introductions, and a long version (30 seconds) for deeper conversations like dinner events.
Prompts
Generating Telos Content
Target:
ChatGPT / Claude / Grok
I want to build my 'Telos' file which describes my purpose and identity for AI context. Please guide me through a step-by-step process. First, ask me about the problems I see in the world or personal frustrations I have. Once I provide them, help me formulate a 'Mission' using the 'Most Important Sentence' format that links these problems to actions. Finally, help me write a 15-second and 30-second elevator pitch for my 'Narrative' section.
Step by Step
Building the Basic Telos File Structure
- Open your preferred text or Markdown editor (such as Obsidian, VS Code, or Notepad).
- Create a new file and name it `telos.md`.
- Type four main headers using Markdown format: `# Problems`, `# Missions`, `# Narratives`, and `# Goals`.
- Under the `# Problems` section, list at least 3 things that frustrate you about the world or personal problems you want to solve.
- Use ChatGPT or Claude to help you refine those problems into a single unifying mission statement.
- Write your action plan under the `# Missions` section based on the identified problems.
- Draft a brief 'elevator pitch' under the `# Narratives` section that explains who you are and your purpose in 15 to 30 seconds.
- Save the file to use as a context document (System Prompt) whenever you interact with an AI.
