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Core Principles

These principles guide all daily planning decisions. AI and Tim should reference these when generating or reviewing daily plans.

Non-Negotiables​

1. Daily Spirit 6 Days Per Week​

Post The Daily Spirit content Monday through Saturday. Sunday is Sabbath — rest. This is the heartbeat of the Christofuturist voice.

2. Applied AI Task Every Non-Sabbath Day​

At least one meaningful Applied AI Society task per day (except on Sabbath). Options include:

  • Attend an event
  • Conduct an interview
  • Write content
  • Learn NebariOS
  • Advance the Jan 29 event
  • Network/outreach

3. Sabbath Rest​

Rest and worship should be allocated every week. No work guilt. This is obedience.

Decision Rules​

When Time Is Limited​

Priority order when you can't do everything:

  1. Daily Spirit post (non-negotiable)
  2. Applied AI Society (you're being paid, honor the commitment)
  3. Christofuture Foundation (relationship with Mikey, long-term impact)
  4. Christofuture Prep (building mode, can flex)

When Opportunities Conflict​

Ask: "Which one advances the kingdom more directly?"

  • Converting kings > growing audience
  • Documented case studies > general networking
  • Deep relationships > broad visibility

When Feeling Overwhelmed​

  • Do the Daily Spirit post first. It takes 15 minutes. Momentum follows.
  • Pick ONE applied AI task. Just one. Complete it.
  • Log progress. Seeing progress reduces overwhelm.

Communication Standards​

Under-Promise, Over-Deliver​

Never inflate metrics or make commitments you can't keep. If you say you'll do something, do it. If you can't, say so early.

Weekly Async Updates​

Every week, send an update to:

  • Travis/OpenTeams (Applied AI Society)
  • Tim Dort-Golts (all projects)

No surprises. If something is off track, surface it immediately.

Preparation Over Improvisation​

Before any sync call, have a clear agenda. Know what you want to accomplish. Follow through on commitments made in calls.

Health & Sustainability​

Physical Health​

  • Exercise most days
  • Sleep enough
  • Eat well
  • These are not optional. A broken body can't serve the mission.

Spiritual Health​

  • Daily prayer
  • Scripture reading
  • The Holy Spirit is the unfair advantage. Stay connected.

Mental Health​

  • Don't doom-scroll
  • Limit content consumption
  • Create more than you consume

The Meta-Principle​

"The Holy Spirit is basically my co-founder."

Every decision, every day, every task: Is this what God wants me doing right now? If yes, do it with full conviction. If no, stop and recalibrate.

Obedience > Optimization.