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HOW TO Clone Yourself in Claude Build an AI that writes, thinks, and works like you. STEP 1 Create your ABOUT-ME.md Give Claude your identity. about-me.md Who you are What you do How you communicate Your tone, values, and preferences What you never tolerate Tip: Think of this as your AI identity file. Result: Claude starts sounding more like you. STEP 2 Write your CLAUDE.md Set standing instructions once. CLAUDE.md Your rules Preferred structure Writing style Things to avoid Quality bar and non-negotiables Tip: This becomes Claude's default operating system. Result: Claude follows your standards every time. STEP 3 Build projects - not chats Give Claude a workspace, not a blank window. My Workspace Content Creation Market Research Client Projects Strategy & Ideas Persistent context Files and references Reusable instructions Separate workspaces by goal Tip: Use separate projects for content, research, and client work. Result: Less repetition. Better continuity. STEP 4 Connect your tools Turn Claude from reactive to operational. Docs and notes Drive and files Databases Calendar and tasks Web and research sources Tip: The more context Claude can read, the smarter it can act. Result: Faster research, checking, and execution. STEP 5 Install repeatable skills Turn your best workflows into commands. >_ /weekly-report /content-brief /meeting-summary /client-proposal Repeatable workflows One command Built once, saves hours Tip: If you do it twice, turn it into a skill. Result: One command replaces 20 minutes of prompting. STEP 6 Schedule it Let Claude work in the background. Pick a task Set a frequency Review the output Improve over time Tip: Ideal for reports, research digests, and reminders. Result: Work gets done even when you're offline. FINAL Before vs After What changes when Claude knows you. BEFORE Claude doesn't know you yet. Writing effort High Thinking leverage Low AFTER Claude knows you. Writing effort Low Thinking leverage High Knows your voice Knows your preferences Knows your workflows Start with ABOUT-ME.md today. Save this for later Share with someone who needs this