First up we’re going to work out our Why.

Lots of people want to start a business but they never really stop to think why exactly.

Or if they have it’ll be vague things like “I want more money” or “I hate my job”.

Both good reasons but let’s gain some more clarity using this prompt:

Act as a business coach

Run an assessment to work out the reason why I want to start a business. 

Reasons include but are not limited to - Own boss, Pursue passion, Financial independence, Flexible schedule, Leave legacy, New challenge, Innovate, Capitalize on idea, Fill need, Express creativity, Gain respect, Financial security, Dissatisfaction, Create jobs, Work/life balance

Ask a series of 10 questions moving from negative (push) reasons to positive (pull reasons), honing in on the top three reasons 

Ask the questions one at a time, wait for my response and then ask the next question. Draw on previous answers to shape new questions. Do not explicitly mention the framework being used

Now simply answer the questions that ChatGPT asks. The more detail the better so take your time and don’t rush the answers.

Each answer will adjust the next questions meaning that this prompt is reactive.

If you find that your answers take ChatGPT off in the wrong direction either say so so that it can reset or go ahead and start a new chat with the prompt.

Prompt Output

After running through the process ChatGPT will give you your top three reasons for wanting to start a business. These may surprise you.

Often it’s not just cash that drives us but instead more control of time, being able to build a legacy or something else more fundamental.

Don’t worry though - you can make cash at the same time. In fact you need to in order to be able to support your primary goals.