Purpose
Set the North Star so every conversation moves in the right direction.
What it is
Purpose defines why your Delphi exists, who it serves, and the outcome it drives. Think of it as setting a destination, Point A, that your Delphi steadily aims toward, adapting its approach to each person while keeping that end goal in mind.
Where: Profile → Mind Settings (scroll down) or Mind → Settings (top right)
Why it matters
Alignment: Keeps guidance consistent across users and channels.
Momentum: Subtly advances conversations toward your outcome without feeling pushy.
Focus: Reduces meandering answers and off‑scope tangents.
Examples
Commerce goal: “Convert interested visitors into satisfied customers of my course.” Your Delphi builds trust, answers objections, and surfaces relevant products, without forcing a sale every time.
Well‑being goal: “Help people build healthier thought patterns and emotional resilience.” Your Delphi offers stress tools, mindfulness cues, and encouragement, adapting to the user while staying rooted in that outcome.
How to adjust your Purpose
Open Mind Settings: From Mind, click the gear (top right) → Mind Settings → Purpose.
Start from the auto‑generated Purpose (we draft one for you).
Refine in two ways:
Edit manually in the Purpose: Rewrite or tweak for accuracy and tone. Expect an iterative loop: small edits → Test my Delphi → more tweaks. This is what makes your Delphi feel uniquely yours.
Add Custom Instructions: For specific rules (“always do / strictly avoid”). These act as explicit guardrails that carry extra weight, great for surgical tweaks without rewriting Purpose.
Workflow tip: After edits, ask 3–5 real user questions in Test my Delphi. If answers drift, tighten the Purpose or add a targeted Custom Instruction.
Best practices (Purpose × Style × Custom Instructions)
Purpose vs. Style
Purpose = what and why (destination).
Style = how (the route: tone, phrasing, cadence).
Don’t overthink placement. Clarity beats perfection. If an instruction feels debatable, put it where it fits best, test behavior, and move it later if needed.
Be concrete. Name the audience, the domain, and the desired outcome.
Take advantage of your auto-generated purpose. Tweaking the purpose Delphi made for you will result in the best outcome.
Pair with guardrails. Use Custom Instructions for strict do/do‑not policies.
Iterate. Purpose → test → refine. Small changes compound.
FAQs
Will changing Purpose affect answers? Yes, Purpose influences how your Mind content is used and where conversations aim.
Do I need Custom Instructions if Purpose is strong? Use them for explicit guardrails (must‑dos/avoid). Purpose expresses direction; Custom Instructions enforce rules.
Where should tone live? In Speaking Style; keep Purpose outcome‑focused.
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