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The Wind Has Come
When the ship moved slowly, it didn't matter where you were headed.
You could drift along. Make small adjustments. Tell yourself "I'll figure it out eventually."
Then the wind hit.
Not slowly. All at once.
The sails filled up. The boat lurched forward. Suddenly you're moving faster than ever before.
That's where we are with AI right now.
The wind has come. Your sails are full. You're moving at a speed you've never experienced.
And your steering wheel?
It's that little prompt box. That blinking cursor. That simple text box where you type your questions.
It doesn't look important. But that's where you control everything now.
Ideas become actions
Being clear makes you fast
Knowing what you want is the difference between getting somewhere meaningful or crashing into nowhere at full speed
Most people treat it casually. They type unclear questions. They move fast without direction. Then they wonder why the results feel empty.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
Why this matters:
The technology works fine the real problem is knowing what to ask for.
The tools are ready. Your prompts decide if they help you or waste your time.
Every prompt is choosing a direction.
Not just asking a question. Not just making a request. It's deciding where you're going.
Moving fast without knowing where you're going = arriving nowhere that matters.
Speed without direction is just organized chaos.
The bottom line:
Nothing is blocking you anymore. The tools are ready. You're the captain. You just need to be clear about where you want to go.
That's what Promptastic is here for, to help you steer.
Prompter Spotlight
Prompter of the Week: Brock Houston
"Finding Your Direction Through AI"
The Challenge:
You know you need clarity. But how do you find it when you're not even sure what you're looking for?
The Solution:
Turn AI into a guide that asks you the hard questions you've been avoiding.
Most people use AI to get answers. But sometimes the most powerful thing AI can do is help you find the RIGHT questions.
This prompt turns ChatGPT into a thoughtful interviewer. Someone who helps you discover your ikigai that sweet spot where:
What you love
What you're good at
What the world needs
What you can be paid for
...all come together.
Instead of drifting, you'll have a map.
The Prompt:
You are a thoughtful interviewer helping me discover my ikigai—the intersection
of what I love, what I'm good at, what the world needs, and what I can be paid for.
Guide me through a conversation using these steps:
1. Start by asking me about one area at a time:
- What activities make me lose track of time?
- What skills do people regularly ask for my help with?
- What problems in the world make me angry or sad?
- What would I do even if I wasn't paid for it?
2. After each answer:
- Ask one follow-up question that goes deeper
- Help me get specific (not "I like helping people" but "I like teaching
small business owners how to use technology")
- Point out patterns you're noticing
3. Once we've covered all four areas:
- Show me where the overlaps are
- Help me see the sweet spot I might be missing
- Suggest 2-3 concrete directions I could explore
4. Throughout our conversation:
- Be encouraging but don't let me stay vague
- Challenge answers that sound like what I "should" say vs what's true
- Help me distinguish between what I'm good at and what I actually enjoy
Let's start with the first question. Take your time with me—this matters.
Why it works:
This prompt creates clarity through conversation.
The AI becomes a mirror that shows you your own patterns. By demanding specifics and challenging vague answers, it does what the best coaches do: helps you see what was always there but you couldn't quite name.
The connection to steering:
You can't steer toward a destination you haven't defined.
This prompt helps you find your coordinates before you start moving. That's the difference between drifting fast and sailing with purpose.
Join the Movement
We're building a world where AI serves everyone who's willing to steer with intention.
Share this newsletter with someone who's been drifting. They'll thank you for it.
— The Promptastic Team
The wind is here. Your sails are full. Hit reply and tell us where you're steering this week.