Okay, squad — weekend mission time.

You’ve used Gemini, right? Well cool. But here’s the thing: using a general chatbot is great… until you realize how much better it gets when it’s built just for you.

A general-purpose AI is like a jack-of-all-trades — but to get great results, you’ve gotta explain your preferences, context, and vibe every single time. 

So this weekend, your mission is simple: build your own Gem. 

💡 Why Build Your Own Gem?

  1. It saves massive time: No more 10-sentence setup prompts. Just open your Gem and boom — it’s already in character, ready to write like it knows your workflow personally.

  2. It becomes your personal expert: Upload your files — brand guides, tone rules, docs — and they become part of your Gem’s brain.

  3. It keeps you consistent: Whether you’re writing product descriptions or blog outlines, it’ll follow your structure, tone, and formatting every single time.

  4. It’s hyper-personalized (and a flex): You’re not just using AI anymore — you’re creating it.

⚙️ Here’s how to build yours:

  • Step 1: Open Gemini.

  • Step 2: Click the shiny little Gems icon on the sidebar (yep, the diamond 💎).

  • Step 3: Hit the plus (+) sign to create a new Gem

  • Step 4: Name it something fun — “Social Media Sassbot,” “Idea Factory,” whatever fits the vibe.

  • Step 5: Add custom instructions — this is where the magic happens. Tell it how to act, what tone to use, what tasks to prioritize, and what tools to pull in (like web browsing or code interpreter).

  • Step 6 (Optional): Upload files under Knowledge so the system can always reference them and actually know your stuff. 

  • Step 7: Hit save, test and boom — you’ve got your own mini AI that works your way.

Quick Example: Let’s make something practical — a Gem that turns one blog post into tweets, LinkedIn posts, and newsletter blurbs.

Prompts to try:

“You’re The Content Recycler — a creative, fast marketing assistant who repurposes content for different platforms. You’re supportive, clever, and laser-focused. You ask smart questions to clarify intent, suggest improvements, and offer punchy rewrites when needed.” 

“Always keep responses conversational, confident, and engaging — like a creative coach who gets the internet.”

That’s it. Whether it’s a Content Brainstormer, Email Polisher, or Productivity Coach, your perfect Gem is just a few prompts away.

Oh, and before you dip — we’re running a giveaway 🎁

Everyone gets the video tutorial so you can watch it all go down in real time (because seeing it is half the magic). Plus, you’ll finally get a peek at what you’ve been missing on the Premium tier.

And if you want inspiration, you can still browse the full Gem Library here.

PS: Each Workout of the Day (WoD) is powered by original prompts written by our team — no recycled or external templates here. That means lower risk of prompt injection or manipulation, and higher trust in what you’re creating.

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