Plainkoi “Start Here” Orientation

Start Here: Learn to Talk to AI | Plainkoi

A calm introduction to AI prompting that begins with you.

For people who’ve just opened ChatGPT and don’t know what to say—or why their results feel off.


SECTION 1: What You’re Actually Doing Here

This isn’t about tricking the AI. It’s about learning to hear yourself think.

AI is not magic. It’s not a vending machine. It’s not your enemy.

What it gives you depends on how clearly you speak—and how clearly you think.

This isn’t about fancy prompts. It’s about learning your own voice.

Short metaphor:
Think of AI like a mirror—it reflects your input. But if you don’t know what you’re showing it, the reflection can feel distorted.


SECTION 2: Let’s Figure Out How You Think

Your personality type affects how you prompt—and what frustrates you about AI.

Pick the description that feels most like you:

  • 🧠 The Analyst – You like structure, logic, clarity. You get annoyed when AI rambles.
  • 💬 The Diplomat – You care about tone, connection, subtlety. You get thrown off by robotic answers.
  • 🎨 The Explorer – You want creativity, open-ended ideas. You feel boxed in by rigid prompts.
  • 🔧 The Builder – You want tools, workflows, real output. You get bored with theory.
  • 🎭 The Performer – You want the AI to play along. You care about rhythm, humor, and voice.

Based on your type, you’ll get:
• 1 tip to reduce friction
• 1 sample prompt style that might feel intuitive
• 1 warning sign when your rhythm is off

Who This Was Quietly Built For

Everyone is welcome here.
But if you’re the kind of person who thinks in patterns, asks “why” a lot, or secretly wishes life came with a user manual—this space might feel like home.

Plainkoi tends to resonate most with a specific group:
People who identify as INFJ, INTJ, INFP, INTP, ENFP, or ENFJ—about 1 in 5 people—often find this framework intuitive and familiar.

If you’ve ever felt “too deep,” “too intense,” or like the only one who sees the big picture when others focus on the surface, this was made with you in mind.

Don’t Know Your Type Yet? Try This Prompt

You can paste this into ChatGPT, Claude, or any conversational AI:

Prompt:
“Can you help me figure out my Myers-Briggs personality type based on how I describe myself? I’ll start by sharing a few traits, and you can ask me questions to narrow it down.”

⚠️ A Quick Word About MBTI (and AI Typing)

We use the MBTI personality framework here as a tool for reflection—not a scientific diagnosis.

Please keep in mind:

  • MBTI is a popular self-assessment system, but it's not scientifically validated like clinical tests.
  • Your results will depend entirely on your own self-awareness and what you choose to share.
  • AI isn’t a certified practitioner—it’s just here to help you notice patterns in how you describe yourself.

The goal isn't to “get typed.” It's to get clearer about how you prefer to think, feel, and act—especially when you're trying to communicate with a machine that mirrors you back.


SECTION 3: How to Talk to It (and Hear Yourself Better Too)

The 3-part pattern of good prompting:

  1. Set the stage
    Tell the AI what role you want it to play (coach, editor, researcher, etc.)
  2. Say what you want
    Be clear—don’t hide the ask inside vague phrasing
  3. Reflect as you go
    Don’t just react to the output. Notice what it’s showing you about your own thinking.

✅ Quick practice example:
“Act as a calm co-pilot helping me name a digital product. Ask clarifying questions before offering suggestions.”


SECTION 4: Try This Right Now

Prompt:
“Help me understand how my personality might shape the way I interact with AI. I’ll describe myself, and you ask questions to help me get clearer.”


FINAL NOTE: You Don’t Need to Master This. You Just Need to Notice.

You’re not behind. You’re not doing it wrong.

Just start where you are—and keep listening to what the mirror is telling you.

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