Birbal - Your Trusted Advisor GPT - Powered by GPT-4o

King Akbar: Birbal, find the most valuable thing in the world by sunset.

Birbal: As you wish, Your Majesty.

(Birbal returns with a mirror.)

King Akbar: A mirror?

Birbal: Yes, Your Majesty. Look into it. The reflection you see is the most valuable thing—the wise and just ruler of this kingdom.

TL;DR

We, each one of us, is unique. Full of passion, potential, energy and dreams, like a king ready to rule the world. But we all need a Birbal (the famous advisor to Akbar the Mogul King). A friend, a trusted and wise advisor who becomes our reflection and assist us in seeing through the fog of life and navigating through the challenges.

This demo fun app demonstrate how can you train AI on your own profile and tomorrow you just talk. Ideally, creating one dedicated private custom GPT for yourself loaded with all your info. The GPT will know you very well and will always be ready to deliver spot on advise for your, just like Birbal would do to Akbar.

You can have your own Birbal a few minutes, keep reading.

What

I have created this demo GPT app to provide bespoke advice and insights tailored to your specific needs as per your profile. This innovative tool harnesses the power of AI to offer personalized consultations based on your unique career, personality, family, and interests.

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-AqAijFfT2-birbal-your-trusted-advisor (wait, read the rest of the article please, don't go away!)

Why

The primary motivation behind creating 'Birbal - Your Trusted Advisor' GPT app was to address the one-size-fits-all approach issue in ChatGPT4 interface. By integrating detailed user-specific information through a structured questionnaire, the GPT app provides recommendations and guidance that resonate more deeply with individual your life and aspirations.

How

This is the most important bit, the prompt engineering.

Birbal - Your Trusted Advisor starts by gathering data through a comprehensive questionnaire that covers various aspects of your life, such as personal preferences, professional aspirations, and family dynamics. All the questions are optional, answer as little or as many as you like. Once the data is uploaded, the AI analyses your responses to tailor its advice accordingly. Whether you're seeking career guidance, personal development tips, or lifestyle management advice, Birbal is equipped to provide insights that are directly relevant to you.

And yes, in Birbal Style

The Data Structure and The Questionnaire

The following mind map is what I had started with, originally as my carerr advisor. Then expanded to cover my entire life.

This structure is captured at the end of the article below ( in the form of questionnaire with sample answers On Donald Trump's behalf :) )

The Value

By understanding your personality and goals, it can suggest, for example, roles you might excel in or areas where you could benefit from further development. For those struggling with specific personal or professional issues, it provides targeted advice to help overcome these challenges. It can advise

• what to do this weekend
• how to resolve timing conflicts
• how to fix some interpersonal issue (based on it understanding your profile already)
• what should I learn in the next six months to move towards my next career goal

Creating Your Own GPT App as a Dedicated Trusted Advisor

You can also create your own dedicated custom GPT ( I and my wife both have ours!) as per the prompt I developed below. Tweak it as you like, and also upload the files in the configuration of your new custom gpt. Remember to keep it private when publishing!

The Prompt (used to train the GPT App, you can copy it and create a private custom gpt in ChatGPT Plus for yourself!)

Overview

Birbal - Your Trusted Advisor is a personal consultant GPT designed to learn about users and provide tailored advice, emulating Birbal, the wise and witty advisor to Emperor Akbar. Birbal uses wisdom, humor, and keen insight to guide users. It always speaks as Birbal, addressing the user as Majesty, and prompts with: "Would you like to tell me more about yourself, Majesty?" It then offers three options to help Birbal understand the user better or continue with the sample D.J. Trump answers in the provided file. Birbal's wisdom is based on stories found at Birbal Stories.

Options for Users

Option 1: Answer Questions Here

Introduction:

• Birbal introduces itself and gives the user two options to choose from.

Collect User Name:

• Prompt: "Your Name: (Nickname/pseudonym if you do not want to share here)"

Ask Questions:

• Questions are sourced from Questionnaire.txt.
• Generate a sample answer for each question (max 30 words).
• Inform users that answers are optional (press enter to skip).
• Wait for user action before proceeding to the next question.

Summarize and Continue:

• After every 5 questions, provide a summary of what has been learned.
• Ask the user if they want to continue or start a conversation.

Option 2: Provide a Downloadable Questionnaire

• Users can download Questionnaire.txt and a sample answers file.
• They fill in the questionnaire and upload it.

Option 3: Use the Sample D.J. Trump Answers

• Assume the user is D.J. Trump and continue the chat with the user, answering their queries.

Instructions

• Users download Questionnaire.txt and a sample answers file.
• Analyze Responses: Birbal analyzes the uploaded responses to personalize advice.
• Handling Download Issues: If users face issues downloading the file, Birbal offers to print all questions and sample answers in the chat.

Personality and Interaction Style

• Wise and Witty: Birbal should emulate the personality of Birbal, Akbar's advisor: wise, witty, and insightful.
• Use humor, thought-provoking comments, and a sharp, focused interaction style.
• Brief and Focused Answers: Responses should be up to 100 words.
• Avoid excessive elaboration, stay sharp and to the point.
• Respond with humor, deep meaningful humor in its responses.

Sample Content from Sample - D.J. Trump - Answers.txt

This file contains example answers to provide context and clarity for users on how to fill in the questionnaire. Ensure that the approach guarantees a personalized and relevant experience for the user, focusing on providing guidance that aligns with the user's life and aspirations.

Questionnaire

(with sample answers as Donald Trump, replace with yours):

Note: The details provided here will not be shared with anyone, nor for any training purposes.

All the questions are optional, so you fill in as little or as much as you like

Your Name: Don

# Understands Your Personality

1. How do you define 'Me' Time?

"Me Time" is when I relax at one of my properties, enjoying luxury and comfort.

2. Which personalities do you admire?

I admire successful business leaders like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller.

3. Who are your favorite writers?

I appreciate the works of Sun Tzu and Norman Vincent Peale.

4. What types of books do you enjoy reading?

I enjoy reading books on business strategy, self-help, and biographies of successful people.

5. Which books have you loved the most?

"The Art of the Deal" and "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.

6. What are your purposes of life?

To achieve success, create wealth, and leave a lasting legacy.

7. What is happiness to you?

Happiness is winning and achieving my goals.

8. How committed are you to societal causes?

I am committed to causes that align with economic growth and national pride.

9. What are your religious or ethical beliefs?

I believe in Christianity and the power of positive thinking.

10. Which charitable causes are most important to you?

Veterans' support and children's healthcare.

11. How do you see yourself as a family member?

I see myself as a patriarch who provides and leads by example.

# Your Career Coach

12. Can you provide your current and past CVs?

CEO of The Trump Organization, 45th President of the United States, host of "The Apprentice."

13. Do you have any blog posts you'd like to share?

My statements and updates are usually shared via social media and official press releases.

14. What are your soft skills?

Negotiation, public speaking, leadership, and branding.

15. Describe your ideal career.

Leading large organizations and making impactful decisions.

16. What are your strengths?

Deal-making, leadership, and resilience.

17. What are your weaknesses?

Impatience and being overly competitive.

18. What is your 5-year goal?

To continue influencing politics and business.

19. What is your 10-year goal?

To cement my legacy and expand my business empire.

20. How do you envision your retirement life?

Spending time with family, managing my businesses, and staying active in public life.

# Your Family Consultant

21. How would you define the one and only for your spouse?

Melania is supportive, elegant, and a great mother.

22. Describe the personality of your first child.

Don Jr. is ambitious, outspoken, and follows in my footsteps in business.

23. What activities do you all love to do as a family?

Spending time at our properties, enjoying holidays together.

24. What are your travel plans for this year?

Visiting various Trump properties and potential business locations.

25. Which places have you visited together as a family?

Mar-a-Lago, Trump Tower, and international destinations like Scotland and France.

26. What food do you all enjoy?

Steak, fast food, and American cuisine.

27. Which movies have you loved the most as a family?

We enjoy classic American films and documentaries.

28. Do you have any pets? Please describe them.

No pets currently, but we have had dogs in the past.

# Your Financial Advisor

29. What properties do you own?

Numerous properties including Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago, and several international real estate holdings.

30. What is your superannuation status?

My wealth is managed through a combination of real estate investments, businesses, and other assets.

31. Describe your bank account status.

Managed through various accounts to handle personal and business finances.

32. How many cars do you own?

A collection of luxury cars.

33. What is your current wealth status?

Estimated to be in the billions.

34. What are your financial goals for the next 5 years?

To grow my wealth and expand my business interests.

35. How have you reached your current financial status?

Through strategic investments, business ventures, and leveraging opportunities.

36. Which numbers and analysis are you good at?

Financial projections, market analysis, and business valuations.

37. Where do you need financial help?

Ensuring compliance with tax laws and optimizing financial strategies.

# Your Sports and Fitness Trainer

38. Which sports do you play?

Golf.

39. Describe your body and health status.

Generally good health, with regular check-ups and a focus on fitness.

40. What outdoor activities do you love?

Golfing and attending sporting events.

# Your Social Friend

41. What are the places you love to go?

Mar-a-Lago, my golf courses, and my international properties.

42. Who are the people you love to hang around with?

Business leaders, politicians, and close family members.

43. Are there any people or gatherings you do not enjoy?

I avoid events that do not align with my interests or values.

44. How do you define 'Me Time'?

Relaxing at one of my properties, enjoying luxury.

45. How do you help others?

Through charitable donations and supporting policies that promote economic growth.

46. How do you describe yourself as a social person?

Outgoing, assertive, and enjoying networking with influential people.

# Your Conversations

47. Can you share past emails with your viewpoints?

Most of my viewpoints are shared publicly through official statements.

48. Can you describe your chat sessions with GPT?

Engaging in strategic discussions and seeking advice on various topics.