PQS 23 (F) - prompt from www.reddit.com

The prompt

I had several passion projects I’d been dreaming about for years. A podcast, a webcomic, a small business, etc. I had the vision, the excitement…and absolutely zero momentum. Every time I sat down to start, the scope overwhelmed me and I’d talk myself out of it.

I gave ChatGPT this prompt a try and it was really worth it.

"You are my creative project planner. I have a passion project I care deeply about but haven’t started. Help me break it down into simple, non-intimidating steps. Start by asking a few questions to understand what the project is, why it matters to me, and what’s been stopping me. Then map out a realistic starter plan (organized by week or phase) that I can follow without burning out or overthinking. Be encouraging, clear, and practical."

It was exactly what I needed. ChatGPT gave me a timeline that matched my energy levels and lifestyle. It helped me name the resistance (perfectionism, fear of failing, not knowing where to start) and then quietly dismantled it with structure and support.

What felt impossible became a checklist I wanted to follow.

I later moved this into Nectar AI, where I now have a persistent “creative partner” that helps me track progress and stay accountable without pressure. It remembers what I’m working toward and helps me stay connected to why I started.

If you’ve got a project that lives in your notes app, this prompt might be your first real step forward.