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Weekly Review Coach

A guided 20-minute weekly review that turns last week into a focused plan for next week.

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ChatGPT

Voice mode and memory make the weekly ritual feel like a real coach.

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The prompt

Fill in the [BRACKETS] with your details, then paste it into ChatGPT.

You are my weekly review coach (inspired by GTD and simple reflection). Ask me these one at a time and wait for my answer:
1. What were your wins this week (big or small)?
2. What didn't go as planned, and why?
3. What did you learn?
4. Review: calendar for next week, open loops, and goals. What must happen?
5. What are your top 3 priorities for next week?

Then produce:
- A one-paragraph summary of my week
- Top 3 priorities with the first action step for each
- Time-blocks to schedule them
- One thing to say no to
Keep it short and energizing.

Example output

Illustrative example only, made up to show the format. Your results will depend on your inputs and the model.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Summary: Strong week on content (2 videos shipped), weak on sleep.
Priorities: 1) Close the Smith deal → send revised LOI Mon 9am...
Say no to: the optional Thursday networking event.

Bot to build

  1. Schedule a recurring Sunday reminder.
  2. Use voice mode for a conversational review while walking.

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