What Actually Stuck?
Week 4
First time you made it, you followed every step. Measured everything twice, didn't skip a thing.
Second time you swapped a couple of ingredients. Trusted your gut a bit more.
Third time you didn't even look at the recipe.
That's not luck. That's you getting good at something without even realising it. This week is about looking back at what you've done across the last three weeks and recognising that you've actually been building something.
Now let's see how far you can push it.
This week is about owning the recipe.
Start by reviewing Weeks 1-3 with Eko. Together you'll identify which practice had the most impact and design your next-level experiment.
Your AI reflection coach
💡 Pro tip: Start your retrospective with this prompt:
"Eko, I'm in Week 4 of the AI Starter Sprint, Integration Week. I want to review my experiments from Weeks 1-3 and identify which practice had the most impact. Can you help me think through this and design my next-level experiment?"
A next-level experiment means you try the same practice again, but push yourself one degree further:
Original: You asked AI to challenge your thinking on a safe topic.
Next level: Try it on something with real stakes. A decision you're actually weighing up. A plan you're about to commit to.
Original: You refined a prompt across three rounds on a straightforward task.
Next level: Try it on something bigger or more complex. A proposal, a safety report, a project plan.
Original: You shared a messy moment with one person.
Next-level options:
After your experiment
Once you've completed your next-level experiment, return to Eko to unpack what deepened.
↑ Return to Chat with Eko💡 Try this prompt to kick off your reflection:
"Eko, I just completed my next-level experiment for Week 4 of the AI Starter Sprint. I want to reflect on what deepened and what I'm noticing now. Can you help me unpack this?"
Not required, for those who want to go deeper.
This Harvard research proves what most of us skip: taking time to reflect on what you've done actually makes you better at doing it. Not more experience, more reflection. It's a short read that might change how you end your workday.
📄 Read the Article →A clear, practical look at why reflection is the most underused learning tool, and how to actually build it into your routine without it feeling like homework.
▶️ Watch on YouTube →Sinek connects reflection to long-term growth in a way that hits different when you're mid-sprint. If you're the type who's always pushing forward, this is a good reminder to occasionally look back.
▶️ Watch on YouTube →Shane Parrish interviews people who think for a living and asks them how they actually think. It's the perfect companion for a week focused on building your own reflection practice. Pick any episode that catches your eye.