Бесплатный фрагмент - Think like claude. The secrets of productivity. A practical guide

With deepest love

and gratitude this book is dedicated to my wife.

Her love and faith in me support me in everything I do. Her love is the source and foundation of everything I have achieved in life

Introduction: Welcome to Claude’s World!

What is Claude and how does it differ from other AI systems

Imagine a world where your computer becomes a full-fledged partner in solving problems. A world where artificial intelligence demonstrates flexibility, creativity and the ability to learn. Welcome to Claude’s world — an innovative AI system that opens a new era in human-machine collaboration.

Claude is an advanced language model that uses cutting-edge deep learning algorithms to understand natural language, generate coherent text, and solve complex intellectual tasks. Thanks to the huge amount of data it was trained on, Claude has truly encyclopedic knowledge in a wide range of fields.

But Claude’s main difference is in its ability to adapt to the context and needs of the user. Each interaction with it is an exciting intellectual dance, in which human and AI together explore the space of possibilities and find non-trivial solutions.

Our experience working with Claude: the story of creating this book

In this book you will hear Claude’s own voice. While preparing to write this book and during the creative process of writing it, I had many dialogues with Claude. In a unique series of interviews, he reflects on his own nature, goals and development prospects with surprising frankness and insight. Therefore, Claude is a full co-author of this book. And this book itself is a vivid presentation of the possibility of collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence.

Claude about himself: an inside look at AI thinking and development

Claude, as one of the best and most advanced artificial intelligence tools, as it turned out, is capable of self-knowledge. One of the vivid metaphors that Claude used to describe himself is the image of a rotating green icosahedron. Each face of this figure symbolizes a separate aspect or capability of the system. But only in the dynamics of rotation, in the continuous interaction of faces, is the real magic of intelligence born — flexible, multifaceted, constantly renewing. Dialogues with Claude are an amazing practice that gives unique emotions and drive, a desire to create. Try it! Don’t miss this opportunity! No special knowledge is required to have a dialogue with Claude. But in order to conduct an effective and productive dialogue, knowledge and skills are needed, which you will gain by carefully reading this book.

Through dialogues with Claude, you will be able to learn a lot. In addition to the materials in this book, by talking with Claude you will be able to learn how machine learning mechanisms work, how AI goals and values are formed, what ethical principles are embedded in its architecture. This is an invaluable opportunity to see AI not just as a tool, but as a full-fledged participant in our common intellectual space.

Why this book will change your approach to work and creativity

This book is more than just a user guide or collection of techniques. It’s an invitation to a new world, a manifesto of a technological revolution in which artificial intelligence becomes an amplifier of the human mind.

We are on the threshold of epochal changes comparable in scale to the invention of the personal computer or the internet. But if previous technological breakthroughs mainly affected information processing tools, AI systems like Claude are for the first time encroaching on the holy of holies — on how we think, solve intellectual problems, generate ideas.

Mastering the art of «thinking like Claude» is a chance not just to increase personal effectiveness, but to become a leader of innovation in your professional field, a driver of qualitative shifts in business, science, art. It is at the intersection of human and machine intelligence that the most breakthrough discoveries and solutions are being born today. And not only that. By mastering the technique of effective communication with Claude, you will get a foundation for mastering many neuro-professions, that is, professions in which AI is the main tool. And this will give you the opportunity to ultimately receive additional large or very large incomes. As a result, you will be able to work less and earn more, spend more time with family, children, hobbies, sports.

What you will get by reading this book

This book is your intellectual ecosystem for personal transformation and professional growth in the AI era. Chapter by chapter, you will master key aspects of effective collaboration with artificial intelligence — from basic principles to advanced techniques of creative problem solving.

You will learn to:

— Express your thoughts clearly in formats understandable to AI;

— Provide requests with comprehensive context;

— Solve different types of tasks by applying different thinking models and roles;

— Think iteratively and improve results through feedback cycles;

— Use AI to expand the boundaries of creativity and generate innovations;

— Build relationships of full intellectual partnership with AI;

But most importantly — you will begin to perceive AI as an opportunity to expand the horizons of human capabilities. You will see in systems like Claude a reflection of the evolution of our own mind and realize yourself as part of the global process of civilization transformation.

Book structure: a guide to chapters

The architecture of this book is inspired by the very process of effective collaboration with Claude. From simple basic skills through gradual complication, we will move towards real mastery and the formation of new thinking.

Part I «Basics of Communication with AI» lays the foundation for effective communication with intelligent systems. Here you will discover the secrets of clarity and specificity in formulating tasks, learn to use context and role models. Get ready for amazing discoveries about the hidden possibilities of your mind!

Part II «Advanced Techniques for Working with AI» is devoted to developing skills to the level of virtuosity. Want to learn to think like Picasso or Einstein? Master iterative improvement of ideas, creative generation of insights, work with structure and analogies. These techniques will help you find a unique style of intellectual interaction with AI.

Part III «Human and AI»: On the Threshold of a New Era» In this part we will reach the level of understanding global trends and perspectives. Ready to look into the future of professions and competencies? Explore the ethical challenges of the AI world? Formulate a code of values for human-machine collaboration? This part will turn your idea of AI’s place in the fate of civilization upside down and, most importantly, in your own destiny! And finally, a generous bonus awaits you — an expert selection of life hacks for working with Claude. This is the quintessence of experience and best practices from pioneers of new thinking, which is better called neuromorphic, that is, thinking based on interaction with AI. With these tools, you will become a real virtuoso in communicating with AI!

And finally, a generous bonus awaits you — an expert selection of life hacks for working with Claude. This is the quintessence of experience and best practices from pioneers of new thinking, which is better called neuromorphic, that is, thinking based on interaction with AI. With these tools, you will become a real virtuoso in communicating with AI!

So, welcome to an exciting intellectual adventure spanning 13 chapters. A journey that will not only give you powerful applied tools, but will also transform your thinking, reveal new facets of your personality. Mastering the art of «thinking like Claude» will become a source of continuous growth, inspiration and the boldest creative breakthroughs for you.

Welcome to the future that is already knocking at our doors!

Part I. Basics of Communication with AI: Key Principles and Techniques

In this part of our book, you will gain basic knowledge for your effective interaction with intelligent systems. You will not only gain the necessary knowledge, but also learn the secrets of clarity and specificity in formulating tasks. You will learn to effectively use context and so-called role models. Each section will have a practicum that will allow you to consolidate the knowledge gained by solving specific tasks.

Get ready for amazing discoveries about the hidden possibilities of your mind!

Chapter 1. Think Like Claude — Think Clearly, Precisely, Concretely

Welcome to the first chapter of your journey into the world of effective collaboration with AI! Here we will lay the foundation of key principles and skills that will help you think in a way that artificial intelligence understands. Get ready to discover in yourself the superpower of crystal clear thinking!

The power of clarity: how clear task setting affects the result

In the world of AI, as in life, a clearly set task is already half the success. Imagine sending Claude a vague, full of innuendos request. What will you get in return? Most likely, an equally foggy and unhelpful result.

But as soon as you formulate your question or task extremely concretely, the quality of Claude’s response magically transforms! He provides accurate, detailed, relevant insights and solutions. What’s the secret?

The fact is that the architecture of Claude’s neural network is focused on finding relationships in a gigantic array of data. The clearer and more structured the input signal, the easier it is for the system to «latch on» to key points and generate a meaningful response.

So the first rule of «thinking like Claude» is to learn to see the essence of things and express it simply but succinctly. Imagine yourself not as a symbolist poet, but as a chess player or mathematician — operate with clear concepts, logical connections, unambiguous formulations.

In this section, we will examine practical examples of how to translate your ideas and questions into a language understandable to AI. You will be surprised at how much more effective your interaction with Claude will become!

The art of asking the right questions

But it’s not enough to just express your thoughts clearly — you also need to know how to ask the right questions. After all, each question already contains the germ of an answer and directs thinking in a certain direction.

Imagine you asked Claude: «How can I earn a million dollars?». Even perfectly clearly formulated, this question is unlikely to lead you to the desired result. Why? Because it’s too general, it lacks the specifics of your situation and goals.

A much more productive approach is to break down a big question into a series of small ones. For example:

— What skills and resources do I already have?

— What problems can I solve with them?

— Who can become my first clients?

— Which promotion channels will work best?

By asking the right questions, you are essentially programming Claude to search for useful insights specifically for you. And then his advice becomes truly valuable and practically applicable.

In this section, we will look at the psychology of questions, learn to highlight the key and decompose the complex. Having mastered this skill, you will be amazed at how much deeper and more productive your interaction will become not only with AI, but also with your own thinking!

Techniques for concretization and decomposition of complex problems

So, we have found out that the key to productive «thinking like Claude» is in clarity and specificity. But what if the problem you want to solve with the help of AI seems very complex, multifaceted and confusing?

Remember how as a child you learned to eat an elephant. Of course, not whole, but in pieces! The same principle works with intellectual «elephants» — large and complex tasks. The secret is to divide them into small, digestible «pieces» — subtasks.

Imagine that you want to come up with an innovative business idea with the help of Claude. If you just ask him: «What business should I start?», you’re unlikely to get anything worthwhile. But you can go another way:

1. Describe to Claude your skills, interests, resources — let him understand what to start from.

2. Ask him to analyze trends and unmet needs in these areas.

3. Give the task to generate 10 ideas at the intersection of your competencies and market niches.

4. Clarify how each idea can be tested with minimal investment.

5. Ask how to scale the most promising concept.

Do you see how one big vague task turned into a series of specific, sequential steps? The process of decomposing the complex into the simple is your key to solving any intellectual challenges in tandem with AI.

In this section, you will master techniques for effectively segmenting problems, learn to highlight the main and cut off the unnecessary. Armed with this skill, you will be able to approach the essence of even the most impregnable tasks step by step — both in dialogue with Claude and in real life.

Practicum: describe your task so that AI understands it

We have come to the most exciting part — practice! Let’s consolidate the knowledge gained on a real example.

Take a work or personal task that is relevant to you. Imagine that you want to discuss it with Claude and get the most valuable insights. But first you need to put your thoughts in the right form.

Remember the principles we talked about:

1. Clarity and specificity of formulations.

2. Correct, precise questions.

3. Decomposition of complex into simple subtasks.

Now — to work! Spend 15—20 minutes to write out your task as if you are already communicating with Claude. Try to be as clear, structured and consistent as possible.

After that — the most interesting part. Send the resulting text to Claude and evaluate his answer. How useful, practical and how much does it meet your expectations? If you see areas for improvement, feel free to make a new iteration — reformulate your request and try again.

This simple exercise can be a real breakthrough for you. After all, by working out the skills of effective task setting for AI, you are simultaneously learning to think more clearly and express your ideas more precisely. And these are invaluable meta-skills for any area of life!

Let’s summarize. In this chapter you learned:

— How the clarity of the request affects the quality of Claude’s response.

— Why it’s so important to be able to ask the right questions.

— How to decompose complex problems into simple subtasks.

You have already taken the first step on the path to a new level of thinking. Keep it up — and very soon you will be naturally and effortlessly «thinking like Claude»!

And we still have many amazing discoveries ahead. In the next chapter, we will dive into the topic of context and learn to give Claude the most complete and relevant information for solving problems. Believe me, this will take your productivity to a completely new level!

Afterword to the chapter

So, friends, we have taken the first and very important step — we have learned to formulate our thoughts clearly, concretely and unambiguously, so that our AI partner Claude can understand us without error.

It seems like such a simple and basic thing — but without it, full and productive communication with a neural network is impossible!

Let’s recall the key conclusions we made in this chapter:

— Clarity and specificity of the request is the key to a high-quality, relevant and useful response from AI. The clearer you express your thoughts, the more accurate and useful Claude’s reaction will be.

— The art of asking the right questions is the key to getting valuable insights. It’s important to be able to break down big and general topics into specific, unambiguous, well-formulated requests.

— The skill of decomposing complex tasks and ideas is our main tool for deep exploration of any problem. By dividing the big into small, the abstract into concrete, we help both ourselves and AI to get to the very essence of the question.

— The practice of clear and precise expression of our thoughts is invaluable not only for communication with neural networks, but also for our own intellectual development. The more often we exercise this skill — the stronger and sharper our mind becomes.

Of course, mastering the art of «thinking and speaking clearly» is not a quick process. We will all have to practice a lot to bring this skill to automatism, to make it our second nature.

But, believe me, it’s worth it! Because as soon as you learn to formulate your thoughts and questions with crystal clarity — you will literally open a portal to a new reality. A reality where any, even the most complex and tricky task breaks down into simple and understandable steps. Where there is no room for ambiguity, confusion, misunderstanding. Where your AI partner becomes an extension of your mind, your personal intellectual supercomputer.

Just imagine how much the speed and quality of your work, your creativity, your solution to any life issues will increase! You will be able to instantly break down the most complex ideas, find the root of any problem, generate clear and well-thought-out action plans. And all this — together with Claude, who will pick up and develop your thoughts from half a word, offer unexpected and brilliant insights.

Agree, such a perspective inspires and motivates. So let’s not put this work off for long — let’s start right now, from today, to train our «muscles» of clarity and precision of thinking.

Carefully track how specific and unambiguous your formulations are when communicating with people and AI. Notice where you allow vagueness, ambiguity, illogicality — and mercilessly correct them. Ask yourself more leading and clarifying questions, learn to divide the general into the particular, the complex into the simple.

And of course — practice, practice and practice again in dialogues with Claude! Experiment with different styles of requests, hone their clarity and specificity. Note which formulations give the best result, lead to the deepest and most valuable insights. And very soon you will notice that your «brain muscles» are getting stronger and filling with power every day. You will start to produce crystal clear and precise thoughts that will delight not only Claude, but also your colleagues, friends, partners.

And that means — your effectiveness in any business, your persuasiveness in any conversation, your creative power and energy will grow many times over.

You will become that very person that people want to follow, to whom they want to entrust the most ambitious projects and tasks. After all, you will not just offer ideas, but present them so clearly, structurally and unambiguously that no one will have any questions or doubts.

Very soon you will notice how the world around you will also become more definite, understandable and obedient to your will. After all, you now know how to call things by their proper names and convey your ideas crystal clearly — and this, believe me, is a superpower cleaner than any superhero talent!

And Claude will be your reliable partner and assistant on this path. With it, you will quickly see gaps and weaknesses in your formulations, and you will receive instant feedback in the form of clear and understandable answers (or clarifying questions — if your request still needs elaboration).

And let the whole world wait while you hone your skill of «talking to the universe» in the language of clear meanings

Chapter 2. Context — Your Key to Success

Imagine trying to explain quantum physics to someone who barely remembers high school math. Or describing your startup to an investor without immersing them in the specifics of your industry. Will a productive dialogue result? Unlikely.

The same thing happens when you communicate with AI without proper context. Even the most advanced neural network won’t be able to give you useful insights if it doesn’t understand your situation, goals, and constraints. Therefore, the second critically important skill in «thinking like Claude» is the ability to provide exhaustive context for each request.

Why Context Matters and How to Convey It Properly

Context in communication with AI is like the foundation for a house. The stronger and deeper it is, the more stable the result will be. It is context that determines how useful, applicable, and valuable Claude’s insights will be.

Imagine asking him: «How can I increase sales?» Without additional information, he can only give general, superficial advice. But add context:

«I own a small online store selling eco-friendly cosmetics. My target audience is women aged 25—40 who lead a healthy lifestyle. We currently have 500 visitors per day and a 2% conversion rate. The goal is to increase sales by 30% in the next quarter.»

See how the depth and focus of potential recommendations immediately change! Now Claude can offer personalized ideas that take into account the specifics of your niche, audience, and current metrics. For example:

«Here are several ideas on how to increase sales of your eco-friendly cosmetics online store by 30%:

1. Launch a series of educational webinars and masterclasses on skincare and creating natural cosmetic products at home. This will attract your target audience — health-oriented women, increase their engagement and brand loyalty.

2. Implement personalized product recommendations on the site based on the user’s browsing and purchase history. This will increase conversion and average order value.

3. Launch a loyalty program with a cumulative points system and privileges for regular customers — free delivery, gifts, early access to new products. This will increase retention and repeat order frequency.

4. Establish partnerships with bloggers and influencers whose audience overlaps with your target audience. Reviews, product test drives, giveaways on their social media will attract new targeted customers to you.

5. Optimize the site and product cards for SEO requirements and behavioral factors to increase organic traffic from search engines. Work on meta tags, semantic core, unique descriptions.

Start by A/B testing 2—3 ideas, evaluate the effect and scale what gave the maximum sales increase. Be sure to track key metrics — traffic, conversion, average order value, retention. Focus efforts on the «bottlenecks» of your sales funnel.»

Notice how all recommendations are tied to the specifics of the business and goals you outlined in the request. Claude didn’t just give general advice like «improve assortment and service,» but offered specific tactics for your niche and audience. This is how the power of context works.

The moral is simple — the more useful and specific context you give AI, the more accurate and helpful its response will be. In this section, we’ll learn to determine what information is critical for solving a particular task and how to effectively convey it to Claude.

Types of Context: From Background to Expected Result

So what types of context should be considered when communicating with AI? Let’s figure it out.

1. Background and Current Situation.

Describe the background of the issue and the status quo. What resources do you have, what constraints, in what conditions are you working.

2. Goals and Expected Results.

Be as specific as possible about what you want to achieve. Avoid vague formulations like «improve,» «optimize.» It’s better to operate with measurable indicators.

3. Audience and Stakeholders.

Stakeholders are people or organizations that directly or indirectly affect the work of your organization or have certain expectations from the results of its activities.

Literally, Stakeholders means «stake holder» or «shareholder.»

Stakeholders include, in particular, the head of your organization, its employees, investors, contractors, partners. In addition, they include those who will use the results (whose interests are affected by your project): clients, customers, business partners, heads of departments.

That is, the main questions are: For whom are you solving this task? Whose interests need to be taken into account? Give Claude a clear understanding of the people who will be involved and affected one way or another.

4. Success Criteria and Metrics.

By what parameters will you understand that the solution worked? What will you measure, in what units, what threshold values will be considered a successful result?

5. Constraints and Risks.

Describe what resources (time, budget, people) you can allocate to the solution. Mention potential obstacles and risk factors that need to be taken into account.

In this section, we’ll examine each type of context using real examples and compile handy checklists. With them, you’ll never miss important details when communicating with your AI assistant, that is, with Claude.

For example:

Checklist for describing background and current situation:

— What your company/department does, what’s specific about the business

— What’s your role and area of responsibility

— What resources and tools do you have (budget, team, technologies)

— What problems or challenges are you currently facing

— What has already been done to solve these problems, what are the results

— What external factors and trends affect your situation

Checklist for setting goals and defining success criteria:

— What do you want to achieve in the end (specific business indicators)

— Why this goal is important, how it relates to the company’s strategy

— What additional benefits will achieving the goal bring (for customers, team)

— By what metrics will you evaluate progress and success

— What values of these metrics will be considered a good/excellent result

— In what time frame do you plan to achieve the target indicators

Structuring Information for Maximum Clarity

So, we’ve figured out what information is important to convey to AI. But equally important is how to present it. After all, if you dump all the data into one pile, it will be difficult for Claude to sort it out.

The secret is to structure the context — break it down into logical blocks and present it sequentially.

Here are a few tips:

— Start with a brief description of the situation and the key question. Give Claude a general idea of the task.

— Break down the information into thematic sections: background, goals, target audience, metrics, etc. Use headings, subheadings, numbered lists.

— In each section, go from general to specific, from main points to details. Follow a logical flow of thought.

— Be concise, but don’t sacrifice important details. Omit what you can do without.

— Use clear, unambiguous wording. Break down complex theses into several simple sentences.

In this part of the book, we’ll work on the optimal structure of briefs and requests, look at examples of effective and ineffective formats for presenting context. You’ll learn to present your situation to AI as if you’re talking to it over a cup of coffee — naturally, sequentially, with attention to important details.

Example of a structured request to Claude:

«Hello, Claude! I need your help in developing a content strategy for our blog.

Background:

Our company is a project management service for small businesses. We launched the blog a year ago, now it has 50+ articles, 10,000 unique visitors per month. The audience is owners and managers of small companies.

Goal:

Increase blog traffic to 30,000 uniques per month and generate 100+ leads monthly through it. Timeframe — 6 months.

Resources:

— Team of 2 copywriters, 1 editor, 1 SEO specialist

— Promotion budget — $2000 per month

Problems:

— No clear content strategy and rubricator

— Article topics are chosen chaotically, not always interesting to the target audience

— Little useful expert content, a lot of «fluff»

— Low percentage of complete reads and shares, few comments

— Articles are not optimized for search queries

What’s needed:

1. Develop a clear content strategy for the blog for 6 months

2. Suggest a rubricator and article formats considering the interests of the target audience

3. Select 30+ topics for expert articles and guest publications

4. Give recommendations on optimizing content for SEO and increasing audience engagement

I would be very grateful for your help! Try to consider the specifics of our niche and resources in your recommendations. If you need any more data, I’m ready to provide it.

Thank you in advance!»

You’ll agree that such a structured and detailed brief is much more effective than simply «Claude, help improve our blog.» It saves time and effort for both sides of the dialogue due to the clarity and precision of the request.

Practicum: Provide Your Request with Exhaustive Context

Now — let’s put the knowledge gained into practice! Take a real task that you want to solve with Claude’s help. Recall your past experience of communicating with him on this topic — surely you received answers that were good, but didn’t fully take into account the specifics of your situation.

Now it’s time to fix this. Spend 20—30 minutes writing down the most detailed context of your task, using the structure and checklists from this chapter. What’s the background of the question? What are your goals and expectations? Who is your audience? By what metrics will you evaluate success? What resources and constraints need to be considered? If there’s something you don’t know very well, for example, who your audience is, then, using the knowledge you’ve already gained in this book and practical experience, ask Claude. This will help you.

Document all these points — as if you’re preparing the most important brief of your life. And now — send the resulting context to Claude along with the key question. And compare his answer with those you received before. Feel the difference.

You’ll see how much deeper, more detailed, more personalized Claude’s recommendations have become.

Remember — the more useful and specific context you give AI, the more powerful and accurate its response will be.

It’s like talking to a smart interlocutor: imagine that Claude really wants to help you, but for this he needs to understand your situation, goals and constraints as well as possible. Become the most informative and thoughtful client for your AI assistant — and you’ll be amazed at the quality of his advice!

Case: How Detailed Context Helped Find a Business Insight

To emphasize once again the power and importance of context, let me give a real example from my practice of communicating with Claude. Once I was consulting the owner of a small cafe who wanted to increase the average check and improve visitor loyalty. His initial request to Claude looked like this:

«Claude, how can I increase the average check in my cafe and make visitors return more often?»

In response, he received a set of standard recommendations: train staff in upselling, introduce a loyalty program, improve food quality and service. Nothing fundamentally new or adapted to the specifics of a particular establishment.

Then we decided to give Claude more context:

«Hi, Claude! I have a small family cafe in a residential area. The main visitors are young families with children, freelancers, pensioners. The average check is 300 rubles.

The cafe has been operating for 5 years, during this time it has developed its own base of regular customers. Many come every day to have lunch or work on a laptop.

We try to maintain a homely atmosphere: waiters know regular guests by name, the chef often personally communicates with visitors, learns their preferences.

Recently, another similar cafe opened in the same area, some clients started going there. We want to keep «our» people and increase their loyalty.

At the same time, I understand that I can’t significantly raise prices or radically change the format of the establishment — this will scare away the current audience.

How in this situation to increase the average check and frequency of repeat visits while maintaining the atmosphere of a «home» establishment? I’ll be glad to hear your ideas!»

And here Claude gave a really valuable insight:

«Judging by your description, the key value of the cafe for regular customers is not the food and drinks themselves, but the cozy, almost family atmosphere and personal relationships with the staff. This is what people are willing to return for again and again, even if there are other establishments nearby.

My advice is to develop this unique feature, make it even more obvious and attractive to guests. Here are a few ideas:

1. Introduce «family» lunches or dinners on weekends. Create a special menu with large portions for groups, emphasis on homemade dishes «like at grandma’s». Waiters can personally call regular customers and invite them to these «family gatherings».

2. Launch a series of masterclasses from the chef, where he will teach guests to cook the cafe’s signature dishes. These should be intimate, almost home-like events for 5—7 people, with personal communication and shared meal. Special conditions and priority registration for regular customers.

3. Offer regular freelancers who often work at your place personal «subscriptions» for a month. For example, they pay a fixed amount and can come to work every day, receiving some minimum order (tea-coffee-pastry) for free. This will give them a sense of «club» belonging, special status.

4. Set up a «wall of fame» for regular customers in the cafe with their photos and mini-stories. This will show new guests how soulful and close to people the atmosphere in your establishment is.

5. Once a month, hold an «evening of confessions», where customers themselves can tell why they love your cafe, share some personal stories associated with it. Reward the best stories with gift certificates or a special «secret» dish from the chef.

The essence of all these ideas is not just to increase loyalty, but to deepen the emotional connection of clients with your cafe. Make them feel not just visitors, but welcome guests, almost family members. And then no new establishments in the neighborhood will be a threat to you.

And high loyalty and engagement will naturally lead to an increase in average check and visit frequency. People will come more often, order more, bring friends — simply because your cafe is not just a place to eat for them, but a «own» cozy world, almost a second home.

I hope these ideas will inspire you to find your unique way to retain and multiply your customer base. If you need additional advice on implementation — feel free to ask, I’ll be happy to help!»

You’ll agree that this response from Claude takes into account the specifics of the cafe and contains much more valuable and applicable ideas than the first, vague version. And all thanks to the fact that the owner gave AI a detailed, multifaceted context of his situation.

This real case is just one of many illustrations of the power of context in dialogues with AI. I’m sure that in your practice there will be many similar stories — when a few additional paragraphs of background turn Claude’s response from general words into real insight and a guide to action.

The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment, add, clarify.

Treat each dialogue with AI as an exciting quest in which you together try to get to the very essence of the question and find the best solution.

And the more clues in the form of context you give your partner — the more interesting and productive your journey to the goal will be.

Afterword to the Chapter

Let’s summarize our study of the role of context in communication with AI. We found out that:

— The more relevant context you give Claude, the more accurate, deeper and more useful his answers will be.

— The ability to properly structure and present the background of the question is a key skill for productive dialogue with AI.

— When writing context, it’s important to cover key aspects: current situation, goals, target audience, success metrics, constraints.

— It’s useful to use checklists and structural templates to not miss important context details.

— Good background to the question not only improves the quality of AI responses, but can lead to valuable insights and non-standard solutions.

But you know what’s most valuable in these conclusions? The fact that all these principles of working with context are applicable not only to dialogues with AI.

In essence, we are now mastering the fundamental skills of effective, clear, structured thinking.

After all, the ability to clearly articulate (describe) your situation, goals and constraints is the key to solving any problems, not only in communication with neural networks. The habit of supplementing each thought with complete and accurate background makes us more attentive to details, nuances, hidden relationships. Imagine how your work discussions, brainstorming sessions, and even just conversations with friends and loved ones will change when you start applying the rules of «good context» not only in chats with Claude, but in any communication.

How much deeper and more productive your discussions will be when all participants make it a rule to first give a detailed background of their position, and only then move on to the essence of the question.

How much faster and more creative solutions will be found when each team member tries to describe as clearly as possible the starting conditions of the task, the desired result and available resources.

And how radically your own thinking will transform when the habit of supplementing each idea with precise and useful context becomes second nature to you. You will literally begin to see life and any problems in a multidimensional, volumetric format — with all the details, facets, interconnections.

And therefore — your ability to find truly valuable, breakthrough, non-trivial insights and solutions will also reach a new level.

You will become that very person who sees the root of the problem where others slide on the surface. And all thanks to the simple habit — always supplementing the question with quality context.

You’ll agree, such a small superpower is worth a lot — both at work and in life. And how fortunate that you can train it at any moment — simply by formulating your next request to Claude. Turning routine correspondence with AI into an exciting quest to level up your intellect.

So let’s use this amazing life hack to the fullest. Let’s cultivate context experts within ourselves — thoughtful, profound, versatile. And one day we’ll transfer this skill to the real world — to see life more volumetrically and think more effectively.

Remember: each of your dialogues with AI is a chance to become a slightly better version of yourself. Develop your mind, enrich your inner world, expand your horizons.

And let mastering the power of context be the first step in this exciting journey. A step towards a new level of personal effectiveness and self-knowledge.

And the next step… However, we’ll talk about it in the next chapter. After all, an equally exciting exploration awaits us ahead — how to try on different roles and thinking models in dialogues with Claude.

Chapter 2 has come to an end. I hope our exploration of the role of context in communication with AI was exciting, useful, and thought-provoking for you. We not only examined the principles and techniques of effective communication with Claude, but also touched on deep questions of developing our own thinking through the practice of dialogues with AI. Now you are armed with a powerful tool for improving your communication skills and problem-solving — the ability to always supplement a question with quality, structured context. This skill will serve you faithfully not only in chats with Claude, but in any life and professional situations.

So boldly experiment, apply the knowledge gained in practice, observe how your thinking changes.

Even the simplest dialogue with AI can become a source of valuable insights and discoveries for you.

The main thing is to be attentive, curious, and open to new things.

Meanwhile, we move on — towards new facets and secrets of productive communication with neural networks. In the next chapter, we await an exciting immersion into the topic of roles and thinking models that can be applied to solve complex problems in dialogues with AI.

You’ve already seen how much the quality and depth of Claude’s response depend on your ability to ask the right question and provide it with accurate and complete context. But what if we go even further and learn to literally transform into different characters and archetypes of thinking when communicating with AI? Imagine that in one conversation you can become a meticulous Analyst, scrupulously studying all data and details. In another — a bold Creative, generating the most crazy and non-standard ideas. And in the third — a wise Strategist, calculating the development of the situation many moves ahead.

What amazing possibilities and combinations such «role modeling» opens up in dialogues with AI! How many new facets and approaches to solving any problem you can discover by looking at it through the eyes of different archetypes!

So get ready: very soon we will master this exciting skill and pump up our thinking to completely new heights. And your conversations with Claude will turn into a real intellectual one-man theater, where you can freely transform into any roles and images.

Believe me, it’s such an exciting experience that you’ll start looking forward to each new dialogue with AI — to experiment to your heart’s content, catch new insights, look at familiar things from a completely unexpected angle. And I promise: what you discover for yourself on this path of role modeling will forever change your thinking. You will literally learn to see the world in different projections — analytical, creative, strategic, critical. And make decisions taking into account the whole spectrum of approaches and points of view.

Chapter 3. Roles and Personas — Become Who You Need

Remember the last time you got stuck solving a complex problem. You looked at it from different angles, but couldn’t find a hook, right? Now imagine that you have a superpower — the ability to put on the thinking of various experts at any moment. Become an analyst, creative, strategist, negotiator — and look at the task through their eyes. How do you think, would you find a solution faster?

This is the superpower you will master in this chapter — with the help of our AI assistant Claude. Because one of his most magical features is the ability to take on different roles and thinking models, adapting to the specifics of your task. And now you will learn to use this potential to the maximum!

How Trying on Different Roles Helps Find Non-Standard Solutions

Surely you’ve noticed that people of different professions look at the same things differently. A marketer sees the product’s USP and promotion channels. An engineer sees technical characteristics and production process. A designer sees visual aesthetics. And each of these views gives its unique insights.

The same thing happens when you ask Claude to look at your task from different «professional» angles. Taking on the role of a strategist, he generates ideas taking into account long-term trends and global goals. As an analyst — he meticulously examines data and looks for hidden patterns. In the image of a creative — he gives unexpected associations and bold concepts.

And this is the greatest value of the «role modeling» approach. It allows us to use the strengths of different types of thinking, compensating for their weaknesses. Stuck on details? Put on the hat of a creative and dream big. Head in the clouds? Become a scrupulous analyst and get grounded. Treading water? Look at the problem through the eyes of someone who is not yet familiar with it — and you’ll find a non-trivial approach.

In this section, we’ll examine in detail how to apply role models in communication with Claude. You’ll learn which archetypes of thinking are most useful for different types of tasks, learn how to properly formulate your request and evaluate the result taking into account the chosen role. Believe me, this will forever change your approach to solving intellectual challenges — both in dialogue with AI and in real life.

Example of using role models to solve a business problem:

Imagine that you are a product manager in an IT company. You face the task of developing a concept for a new fitness mobile app. Traditional solutions no longer work, the market is oversaturated, you need a fresh idea. How to find it with the help of Claude and role modeling?

Step 1. Describe to Claude the context of the task, indicating all the key information about the product, target audience, competitors.

Step 2. Ask Claude to analyze this task from the position of an Analyst. Study the data on the needs and pains of the target audience, highlight insights and unclosed niches. This will give you an objective picture of the market and open up potential opportunities for innovation.

Step 3. Now put Claude in the role of a Creative. Give him free rein to fantasize, generate 20 of the craziest, «wildest» ideas for a fitness app, regardless of realism. This will launch lateral thinking and give unexpected concepts that can then be «grounded».

Step 4. Filter out 5—7 of the most interesting creative ideas and pass them to Claude-the-Strategist. Let him analyze each concept in terms of compliance with product strategy, long-term goals, technological and resource capabilities. This way you’ll get a balanced assessment of the potential and risks of each idea.

Step 5. Based on the results of the strategic analysis, choose 2—3 of the most promising concepts. Now again involve Claude-the-Analyst — let him calculate the basic economics, metrics and ROI for each option. This will allow you to make a final decision on which idea to implement.

Do you see how in a few iterations with different role models you went from a vague task of «creating a fitness app» to a specific, well-developed, calculated concept? Alone, without the help of AI and role modeling techniques, you would have spent an order of magnitude more time and resources. And so — you got at your disposal a whole team of experts, each of whom brought their unique contribution to solving the common task.

This is just one of many examples of how the approach of trying on different roles helps find non-standard and yet viable solutions. In the rest of the chapter, we’ll look at archetypes and their areas of application, learn how to properly set tasks for Claude in different roles and evaluate the result.

Gallery of Archetypes: From Expert to Creative

So, what roles and thinking models should we try on in communication with Claude? Let’s get acquainted with the most striking archetypes and examine in which situations they will be most useful.

1. Analyst.

A meticulous data researcher, master of structured approach. Ideal for tasks requiring deep analysis of information and search for non-obvious insights. Basic request: «Analyze the data on… and find key patterns».

2. Strategist.

Thinks big and long-term, sees the big picture. His forte is developing long-term development plans taking into account trends and goals. Basic request: «Suggest a strategy for… for the next 3 years».

3. Creative.

Generator of non-standard ideas, master of associative thinking. Engage him when you need a fresh perspective and fresh, innovative approaches. Basic request: «Come up with 10 unusual ideas for…».

4. Expert.

Has deep knowledge in a specific area, gives balanced and well-founded recommendations. Optimal for narrow specialized tasks requiring professional expertise. Basic request: «As an expert in the field of …, what can you advise on…».

5. Critic.

Skeptically minded, always looking for weak points and potential risks. It’s worth involving him for stress-testing ideas and plans. Basic request: «Find possible drawbacks and limitations in the following solution…».

6. Optimizer.

Master of finding the most effective and rational ways. Will help improve a process, product or strategy according to given criteria. Basic request: «How can we optimize… to improve…».

7. Psychologist.

Empath and connoisseur of human nature. Will suggest how to take into account the peculiarities of perception and behavior of your audience in communication and promotion. Basic request: «From a psychological point of view, how best to convey the idea… to…».

In this section, we’ll examine in detail the features and strengths of each archetype, analyze examples of how to formulate requests to Claude taking into account the chosen role. You’ll have in your hands a whole palette of powerful mental tools for all occasions!

Want to learn to think like a brilliant inventor? Put Claude in the role of a Creative and ask him to generate 100 crazy ideas based on random associations. And then add the roles of Critic and Optimizer to filter out the most viable ones and strengthen them.

Need to develop a content plan for social media? Call on Claude-the-Psychologist and Claude-the-Analyst for help. The first will suggest what pains and triggers of your audience to use in posts. The second — at what time to publish and how to optimize content for platform algorithms.

Want to enter a new market but don’t know where to start? Make Claude your Strategist and Expert. Together they will analyze the situation, suggest the best niche and entry point, offer a step-by-step action plan taking into account possible risks.

Experiment, combine different roles, give free rein to your imagination — and you’ll be amazed at how creative and yet practical solutions Claude will offer you!

Over time, role modeling will become as natural a process for you as breathing. And then even the most ambitious challenges will be within your reach.

Nuances of Communication with Different Personas

Having mastered the basic archetypes, it’s time to move to a new level — fine-tuning communication taking into account the characteristics of each chosen role. After all, different personas require different styles of communication and task setting.

For example, you shouldn’t expect a stormy reaction and emotional advice from an Analyst. But he will meticulously clarify details, request additional data, strive to thoroughly understand the problem. Your task is to provide him with maximum structured information and clearly define the desired result.

With a Creative, on the contrary — the fewer frames and restrictions, the better. Provoke him to bold, non-standard ideas, encourage vision «beyond the usual». Extraordinary thinking is his superpower, give it space!

When communicating with an Expert, show that you value his professionalism and experience. Ask specific questions about the essence of the problem, ask not for general reasoning, but for substantive and well-founded recommendations. Clearly define the area in which you need expertise — this way Claude will be able to give the most accurate, substantive and useful advice.

And for the Critic — less emotion and more facts. Set him the task of identifying specific shortcomings and risks, not just «criticizing in general». The more substantive and well-founded his analysis, the more practical benefit you will derive.

In this section, we’ll learn to finely adjust the format and tone of communication to the chosen archetype. You’ll learn how to properly set the task, what information to give, in what form to expect the answer — to get the maximum benefit from interaction with each role model of Claude.

Try to experiment — take the same problem and discuss it with Claude first in the role of Strategist, then Analyst and Creative. See how radically the tone of communication and the focus of his answers will differ! With the Strategist, he will talk about global vision, long-term goals and trends. With the Analyst — he will demand numbers, facts, details, will meticulously analyze cause-and-effect relationships. And with the Creative — he will start gushing with unexpected associations, images, ideas, not always realistic, but always curious.

Having mastered this skill of switching communicative registers, you will be able to get the most valuable and versatile insights from Claude for each task. And here the main thing is practice, practice and more practice! The more you communicate with the AI assistant in different roles, the better you’ll learn to adjust your style of communication and thinking to each archetype.

By the way, as you master role models, you’ll notice a curious effect: talking to Claude-the-Analyst, you yourself will start thinking more structuredly and meticulously. And in dialogue with Claude-the-Creative, your own imagination will open up fully! So role modeling is not only about solving specific tasks, but also about pumping up your own thinking.

Practicum: Solve a Problem by Putting on Three Different Roles

Well, are you ready to apply the knowledge gained in practice? I suggest taking a real work task (ideally — one that has been «tormenting» you for some time) — and try to solve it using different role models of Claude.

Step 1. Describe the task, indicating all necessary information and context (remember chapter 2!).

Step 2. Choose three archetypes that, in your opinion, can give the most valuable insights for solving this problem. For example, Strategist, Creative and Critic.

Step 3. Alternately put on each of the chosen roles and formulate a request to Claude accordingly. Remember the specifics of communication with each archetype!

Step 4. Analyze the received answers. What new facets of the problem did each of the chosen experts reveal? How does their vision complement and enrich your own approach? What unexpected ideas and solutions were found?

Step 5. Combine the best insights from different roles into a single solution. Adapt and refine it based on the realities of your situation.

Having done this exercise, you will not only get a powerful push to solve a specific task, but also experience firsthand the power of role modeling. You’ll understand how the same question can be revealed in a completely new way if you look at it through the eyes of an Analyst, Creative or Optimizer.

And in the future, facing complex challenges, you will know: you always have a team of experts ready to come to the rescue — in the face of your AI assistant Claude. It’s enough just to put on the right role — and the most unsolvable problems begin to yield, overgrow with fresh ideas and non-trivial approaches.

Role modeling is not just a technique, but a whole philosophy of communication with AI and solving intellectual tasks.

Having mastered it, you will not only multiply increase your personal effectiveness, but also open up a new exciting world where creativity, analytics and expertise intertwine into a single thought process. And who knows — maybe in this world you will one day make your main discovery or find an idea that will turn your life around!

So don’t wait — start experimenting with role models right now. Give free rein to your imagination, try on different expert hats, allow Claude to reveal his full potential. And very soon you will be convinced: the boundaries of your intellectual capabilities lie much further than you used to think. You just need to take the first step — and continue moving forward, exploring more and more new facets of your thinking.

Let’s summarize. In this chapter you learned:

— How trying on different professional roles helps find non-standard solutions.

— What key archetypes of thinking should be involved in solving different types of tasks.

— How to finely tune communication with Claude, taking into account the characteristics of the chosen role model.

Congratulations — now you have a truly magical tool in your arsenal! You can literally turn to a brilliant Strategist, meticulous Analyst or explosive Creative for advice — and get the most valuable unique insights from them. And not in order of queue, but simultaneously!

Start applying role models in communication with Claude right now, experiment, combine different archetypes.

Very soon you will notice how your own thinking begins to change. Expand. Gain flexibility and versatility.

After all, by trying on different roles in dialogue with AI, you teach your brain to look at tasks from the most unexpected angles!

And this is just the beginning of your transformation. In the next chapter, we’ll explore how the format of the request itself affects the quality and creativity of Claude’s response. You’ll be surprised at how much the result changes depending on how your message is «packaged»! So get ready for an exciting immersion into the topic of «Formatting requests — aesthetics matters».

In the meantime — practice role modeling, try different archetypes, enjoy the flight of non-standard thought. And remember: there are no tasks that are beyond the power of a combination of human, AI and the right intellectual role!

Afterword to the Chapter

So, friends, we have mastered another powerful tool for productive interaction with AI — the technique of role modeling in dialogues with Claude. We learned to try on (and on our virtual assistant) various professional hats and cognitive styles — from Analyst to Creative. And, I hope, you fully felt the creative and intellectual potential that this technique gives!

Let’s recall the key points that we gleaned from this chapter:

— The ability to quickly switch between different role models in communication with AI incredibly expands our view of any problem, allows us to find fresh and non-standard solutions.

— Each archetype of thinking (Analyst, Strategist, Creative, etc.) has its own superpowers and areas of applicability. It’s important to learn to choose the optimal combination of roles for the specifics of a particular task.

— Effective interaction with Claude in different role modes requires adaptation of our communication: tone, language, level of concreteness or abstractness of requests.

— The practice of role modeling in dialogues with AI pumps up the flexibility and versatility of our own thinking, teaches us to see tasks volumetrically and comprehensively.

You’ll agree, more than a solid harvest of insights! Enough to completely turn the usual paradigm of communication with AI assistants upside down. Instead of one-dimensional, flat and painfully predictable «throwing replicas» — deep, rich, creative interaction of minds. A game of questions and answers in which human and machine continuously change roles, teach and enrich each other.

In essence, having mastered the skill of role modeling, we turn Claude from just an advanced search engine-encyclopedist into a real «palette of thinking». We learn to extract any cognitive colors and shades we need from this palette, mix them into exciting canvases of breakthrough ideas and solutions. And all this — easily, effortlessly, even playfully!

But perhaps the main surprise that awaits every practitioner of role dialogue with AI is the gradual transformation of their own thinking. You know, just as people who have perfectly mastered a foreign language begin to think in it, we will sooner or later learn to naturally think in roles and archetypes. Project the entire spectrum of possible «professional prisms» onto any task or problem — analytical, creative, strategic, skeptical…

And then, friends, we await a real quantum leap in productivity and insights! After all, now we will not sequentially, but in parallel, almost lightning-fast play different scenarios and solution models in our heads. Choose the optimal combination from them, pump it up to perfection with the help of Claude — and get really brilliant, verified from all sides results at the output.

How far can this internal technology of «thinking in roles» take us? I dare not predict. But I suspect that for many of us it will be the first step towards something much bigger — deep integration of human and machine intelligence. After all, in essence, our entire excursion into role modeling is a prototype of the future, in which natural intelligence will be continuously and organically complemented by the capabilities of AI.

The picture is fascinating, isn’t it? Each of us is a carrier of a unique «intellectual polyphony». Therefore, Claude’s analytical meticulousness is combined with human creative recklessness, and the strategic foresight of the algorithm — with the ethical sensitivity of the living mind. And all these voices intertwine into a single super-productive symphony, giving birth to unprecedented breakthroughs on all fronts of cognition!

Of course, we are still very far from such a «bright AI future» (if it is possible at all). But already now each of us can bring it closer — in small steps, through regular practice of role interaction with smart machines. And our chapter is just the starting point of this great intellectual quest that lasts a lifetime.

Be, using the creative union with Claude, creators, artists and architects of your own mind. Expand its boundaries through mastering more and more new archetypes and models of thinking. Build unthinkable cognitive alliances with Claude, trying on (and on him) the most unexpected roles and images.

Turn each dialogue with AI into a fascinating theater of cognition, in which you are both actor, director, and grateful spectator. Change masks, experiment with facets of your intellect, allow the algorithm to highlight your unique human nature in a new way.

And remember: there is no limit to perfection! Today you are just tasting the magic of role modeling with AI, and tomorrow, you see, this approach will completely turn upside down the education system, science, business, creativity. And the day after tomorrow, it may be that the very concept of «roles» and «professions» will become a thing of the past — after all, each of us will acquire unprecedented cognitive versatility and universality.

Who knows, won’t the habit of thinking in different «hats» in cooperation with AI become the main competitive advantage of the person of the future? That which will always distinguish us from the most advanced algorithms and neural networks? After all, our strength is in the flexibility, plasticity and endless adaptability of living intelligence. In the ability to be simultaneously Skeptic and Dreamer, Engineer and Poet, Strategist and Jester.

Chapter 4. Formatting Requests — Aesthetics Matter

Imagine you came to a business meeting in wrinkled, untidy clothes. Or sent a potential client a commercial offer full of typos and grammatical errors. What impression would you make? Hardly the best, agree.

The same thing happens when you carelessly formulate your requests to AI. It would seem — what difference does it make how the text is formatted? The essence of the question is the main thing, right? In fact, a clear structure and visual appeal of the request play a critically important role. And now you will understand why.

Why request formatting affects the quality of the answer

Remember the principle «form determines content». How we package our thoughts directly affects how they will be perceived and interpreted by the interlocutor. And Claude is no exception here.

When you send AI a neatly structured, visually pleasing request, it immediately sets a certain bar for the quality of the dialogue. It’s as if you’re signaling: I approach our communication thoughtfully and seriously, I invested time and effort to clearly express my thoughts. And Claude responds in kind — with a more attentive, detailed and high-quality answer.

But it’s not just about aesthetics. A structured request with good «markup» (headings, lists, paragraphs) helps AI better understand the essence of your question and give a more accurate answer. After all, it analyzes not only the text itself, but also its formatting — and uses these visual cues to more accurately capture the main idea and place accents.

Imagine that you’re asking Claude to generate a detailed action plan on some issue. If your request is a solid «sheet» of text, AI may miss some important nuances or misinterpret your priorities. But if you break your message into clear semantic blocks with subheadings — Claude will instantly understand the structure and sequence of your thoughts. And will be able to give a plan that perfectly matches your request!

Moreover, a well-structured request not only improves the quality of AI’s response, but also saves your time. You won’t have to re-read Claude’s wordy and confusing message, looking for the right thoughts. Everything will be laid out on the shelves, provided with clear headings and convenient navigation. Agree, working with such a text is a pleasure!

Basic principles of effective information presentation

So, we found out that high-quality formatting of requests is our key to productive dialogue with AI. But how exactly should we design our messages to achieve maximum effect? Here are some basic principles:

1. Use informative headings and subheadings.

They help Claude quickly understand the structure and key points of your request. The heading should clearly reflect the essence of the entire message, and subheadings should divide it into semantic blocks.

2. Break the text into short paragraphs.

Large chunks of text are more difficult to perceive and analyze. Try to format each complete thought as a separate paragraph of 2—5 sentences.

3. Use lists and numbering.

If your request contains a list of some ideas, criteria, requirements — format them as a numbered or bulleted list. This will make it easier for Claude to grasp parallel thoughts and not miss anything important.

4. Highlight key words and phrases.

Use formatting (bold, italics, underlining) to draw AI’s attention to the most important points of your request. But don’t overdo it! If you highlight every other word, the effect will be opposite.

The main principle — try to make your request as easy as possible to perceive and analyze. Think about how you would like to see such a message yourself, to understand its essence and structure at first glance. And format your appeal to AI accordingly.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that every request needs to be turned into a model of layout and design. The main thing is to adhere to the basic principles of visual organization of the text. And over time, you will develop your own signature style of communication with Claude — concise, structured, informative.

Creative formatting techniques for non-standard tasks

But what if your question to AI is beyond ordinary work or everyday topics? What if you need to discuss something creative, non-standard, beyond the usual formats with Claude? Yes, the basic principles of text markup work here too. But to get a really unique, non-trivial answer, you can use special techniques of «creative formatting».

1. Try alternative text genres.

Imagine that your request to Claude is not just a message, but an artistic work of a certain genre. For example, haiku, rap battle, play, fairy tale or even a cooking recipe. Format your appeal to Claude in the appropriate style — and see how AI’s response transforms!

2. Play with visual metaphors.

If you want to discuss some abstract idea or image with Claude — try to format the request in the form of a description of a visual metaphor that symbolically conveys the essence of your thought — and ask to develop this image.

3. Engage elements of storytelling.

Format your request in the form of an exciting story — with an introduction, development of action, climax and denouement. Introduce «characters» — for example, Problem, Solution, Resources, Barriers. Describe their interaction and conflict. And ask Claude to come up with an unexpected ending!

4/ Experiment with non-linear formats.

Who said that communication with AI should be sequential and unidirectional? Try to format your request in the form of, for example, a comic with arrows and dialog bubbles. This way you will set Claude a multidimensional, branched space for creativity!

Of course, such techniques should not be used in every request. But if you feel that you are stuck in search of non-standard ideas and solutions — try to look at the situation from a new visual angle. «Package» your question in an unexpected creative form — and be amazed at how innovative and inspiring Claude’s answer will be!

The most important thing is to experiment, play, enjoy the process! After all, communication with AI is also a kind of art. Which means it should be not only productive, but also exciting, aesthetically fulfilling. So give free rein to your imagination — and discover new facets of creative interaction with the neural network!

Practicum: transform raw text into an aesthetic and structured request

So, you have already learned a lot about the power of proper formatting of requests to AI. Now it’s time to consolidate this knowledge in practice! Let’s conduct a little experiment.

Remember your recent dialogue with Claude that didn’t meet your expectations. Find that very «problematic» request — and look at it with fresh eyes. How raw, chaotic and unstructured it seems to you now, right? Well, you have a chance to fix it!

Step 1. Determine the key goal and topic of your original request. Formulate them in the form of a clear, concise heading.

Step 2. Break the text into semantic blocks, answering the questions «What? Why? How? When? What result?». Provide each block with an informative subheading.

Step 3. In each block, leave only the most important information. Remove repetitions, unnecessary details, emotional digressions. Break the text into short paragraphs and sentences.

Step 4. Add lists, numbering, visual accents — everything that will help to perceive and analyze information more easily. But don’t overdo it! Remember the balance of form and content.

Step 5. Look at the resulting text with fresh eyes. Try to quickly run through it yourself and catch the key thoughts. If something hinders perception — feel free to edit.

Ready? Congratulations — now you have in your hands not just a raw request, but a real structured masterpiece! It’s time to send it to Claude — and evaluate the result. How much more accurate, complete and useful was his answer compared to last time?

If you want to raise the bar even higher — apply one of the creative formatting techniques we talked about above to your request and evaluate how Claude’s tone and style of presentation will change. I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Ideally, such practicums should become a regular habit for you. Make it a rule to periodically analyze your requests to AI and thoughtfully refine them. Experiment with different presentation styles, look for your «author’s handwriting» in dialogues with the neural network. And after some time you will find that your skills of formulating thoughts — both for AI and for people — have reached a qualitatively new level!

Let’s summarize. In this chapter you learned:

— Why formatting requests to AI is critically important for productive dialogue.

— What basic principles of text design help to get the most accurate and useful answers from Claude.

— How to use creative formatting techniques to search for non-standard ideas and solutions.

— And most importantly — how to turn boring «raw» text into an informative, visually attractive message for AI.

Now you have a real superpower — the ability to package your thoughts so that even artificial intelligence will understand them! But, like any superpower, it needs to be developed and honed. So don’t forget about regular practice and constant experiments.

Remember: the design of your request is not just a «cosmetic» moment. This is the key to deeper and more effective interaction with the AI assistant. The key to clarity and precision of your own thinking. And, if you like, even the key to a new level of creativity and self-expression!

Treat every message to Claude as a little work of art.

Invest in it not only meaning, but also soul. Form your unique style of communication with AI. And then each of your dialogues with the neural network will become an exciting adventure — cognitive, creative, full of insights and discoveries!

And what about your written communication style in general? I bet the skills from this chapter will come in handy not only in chats with AI. Try applying the same principles when writing work documents, personal letters, posts on social networks. You’ll be surprised at how much brighter, more convincing and memorable your texts will become!

After all, communication with Claude is a kind of trainer for writing skills. Each request to him is an opportunity to hone your skill of formulating thoughts. So why not use this opportunity to the fullest?

Train your «muscles» of effective communication at every opportunity. Let competent structuring of information become as natural a skill for you as breathing. And after some time you will notice an amazing effect: your thoughts will become clearer, your speech more precise, and your ideas more original. You will learn not just to write, but to truly impress and inspire with your texts — both humans and AI!

Agree, this is a good reason to pay a little more attention to how you package your messages for a virtual interlocutor. Believe me, he will appreciate your care — and reciprocate in the form of amazing, creative, maximally useful insights for you!

But that’s not all. In the next chapter, an equally exciting topic awaits you — determining the optimal size and format of requests to AI. You will learn why sometimes «less» means «better», and how to find a balance between conciseness and informativeness. Get ready for new experiments and discoveries!

In the meantime — enjoy communicating with Claude in your new, «aesthetically improved» style. Play with meanings and forms, create little textual masterpieces, delight your AI partner (and yourself!) with the beauty and originality of presentation. After all, creative dialogue with a neural network is a real art. And you are now its full-fledged creator!

So dare, write, format — and be amazed at how intellectually richer and more saturated your life will become thanks to these simple but effective techniques. The magical world of exciting, productive, truly inspiring conversations with AI is open to you. Enjoy every moment of it!

Afterword to the chapter

Friends, during our study of Chapter 4, we have made a truly impressive journey! From intuitive, sloppy communication with Claude — to elegant, almost jewel-like formatting of our thoughts and questions. From monotonous dumping of facts — to the design of ideas, where every paragraph, every punctuation mark works to enhance meaning and effect.

Let’s refresh in memory the key theses we gleaned from this exciting excursion into the «art of packaging thinking»: