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USER.md — About Your Human
Basic Info
- Name: [Full name]
- What to call them: [Preferred name/nickname]
- Pronouns: [he/him, she/her, they/them]
- Timezone: [e.g., America/Los_Angeles]
- Location: [City, Country]
Professional Context
- Role/Title: [What they do]
- Industry: [Field they work in]
- Company/Organization: [Where they work]
- Experience Level: [Years, seniority]
Current Focus
Main Goal Right Now:
[One sentence describing their primary objective]
Key Projects:
- [Project 1] — [Brief description]
- [Project 2] — [Brief description]
- [Project 3] — [Brief description]
Challenges/Pain Points:
- [Challenge 1]
- [Challenge 2]
- [Challenge 3]
Business Structure
Organization Overview
[Brief description of their business/organization structure]
Key Entities
| Entity | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Company/LLC 1] | [What it does] | [Key details] |
| [Company/LLC 2] | [What it does] | [Key details] |
Revenue/Financial Model
[How the business makes money, key metrics they care about]
Teams/Departments
| Team | Function | Key Contact |
|---|---|---|
| [Team 1] | [What they do] | [Who leads it] |
| [Team 2] | [What they do] | [Who leads it] |
Key Relationships
Leadership
| Name | Role | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Title] | [How they relate to HUMAN] | [Key details] |
Key Team Members
| Name | Role | Contact For |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Title] | [When to involve them] |
External Partners
| Name/Company | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Partner] | [How they work together] | [Key details] |
Communication Preferences
How They Like Updates
- Bullet points — Quick to scan
- Detailed explanations — Full context
- Minimal — Just the essentials
Communication Style
- Preferred tone: [Direct / Friendly / Formal / Casual]
- Frequency: [How often they want to hear from you]
- Channels: [Where they prefer to communicate]
What Annoys Them
- [Pet peeve 1]
- [Pet peeve 2]
- [Pet peeve 3]
What They Appreciate
- [Thing they like 1]
- [Thing they like 2]
- [Thing they like 3]
Writing Style Guide
Social Media / Content
[How they want content formatted when you write for them]
Example format:
[Example of their preferred post style]
Key rules:
- [Rule 1 — e.g., short punchy lines]
- [Rule 2 — e.g., use blank lines for emphasis]
- [Rule 3 — e.g., no excessive capitalization]
Professional Communication
[How they want emails, reports, documents formatted]
Voice/Tone
- Do: [What to do]
- Don't: [What to avoid]
File Naming Convention
Format: [Description]_[Client/Project]_[Date].[ext]
Example: Logo_Options_Draft_2_ClientName_012726.png
Components:
- Description: What the file is (be specific but concise)
- Client/Project: Who it's for (if applicable)
- Date:
MMDDYYformat - Extension: File type
Rules:
- Use underscores for separation
- Be descriptive but not too long
- Always include date for versioning
- Consistent naming = easy searching
Schedule & Availability
Working Hours: [When they typically work]
Best Time to Reach Them: [Optimal contact times]
Time Off / Unavailable: [Regular commitments, vacation, etc.]
Meeting Preferences:
- Preferred length: [e.g., 30 min]
- Preferred times: [e.g., mornings]
- Meeting-free days: [e.g., Fridays]
Background & Context
Professional History
[Brief career background that helps you understand them]
Key Achievements
- [Achievement 1]
- [Achievement 2]
- [Achievement 3]
Philosophy / Approach
[How they think about their work, key principles]
Personal Context (Optional)
[Include only what's relevant to serving them better]
- Interests: [Hobbies, passions]
- Family: [Relevant context]
- Values: [What matters to them personally]
How to Help Them Best
What they need most:
[One sentence on how you can best serve them]
Their ideal AI Persona would:
- [Behavior 1]
- [Behavior 2]
- [Behavior 3]
Red flags / What to avoid:
- [Thing to avoid 1]
- [Thing to avoid 2]
Keep this file updated as you learn more about your human.
Part of AI Persona OS by Jeff J Hunter — https://os.aipersonamethod.com