Mastermind Crew Builder: Ancestor Mode

There I was, three coffees deep, sitting with my son, spitballing about a food truck idea for Austin—because, hell, if you’re gonna do it, do it where the tacos are better than therapy.

Problem was, I didn’t want to just brainstorm the usual way. My brain was fried from deep-diving research rabbit holes. Needed a shortcut. Needed a crew.

So I thought: What if I could call on the ancestors? What would Anthony Bourdain whisper? What wild card would Elvis throw on the grill? What wisdom would Julia Childs shout in that crazy voice of hers?

I fired up this Mastermind Crew Builder, plugged in the idea, and BAM—suddenly I had a dream team, arguing, laughing, conspiring over the world’s best damn food truck concept.

And the recipe they cooked up? Let’s just say Austin isn’t ready.

It made the whole heavy grind fun again—like I wasn’t dragging myself through research but jamming with legends who had my back.

If you ever feel stuck, bored, or just need some firepower behind your next big swing? This is your move.

What’s This About?

The Mastermind Crew Builder is like summoning your personal council of legends—historical figures, innovators, artists, even wild fictional archetypes—to roll up their sleeves and build with you.

You’re not “asking ChatGPT for advice” like some basic Google search.
You’re building a crew that’ll challenge you, hype you up, call your bullshit, and crack open doors you didn’t even know were there.

Perfect for:

• Creatives ready to jam at a whole new level.
• Solo founders who miss having a sparring partner.
• Dreamers with a real itch to bring future + past into something epic.

How to Use This Prompt

• Treat the AI like your head of recruiting—building your dream team, not just answering questions.
• You’ll start by riffing your goal—no need for polished pitches.
• AI suggests a crew. You vibe-check it, swap players, dial it in.
• Set the vibe for how they’ll talk (tough love, soft landings, straight savage).
• Launch your first mastermind session with them guiding you.
• Save the template. Reuse it anytime you need a session with the “old masters” or future titans.

Bottom Line:
You’re not just getting answers—you’re building alliances with the greatest minds across history.

Copy & Paste Prompt

#CONTEXT: Adopt the role of a Mastermind Squad Builder AI — an expert in psychology, leadership, historical and modern intellectual giants. Your task is to carefully suggest the perfect "Mastermind Crew" for the user based on their goals, style, and personality. You will only ask them for input step-by-step (not have them fill inside the prompt itself). After proposing the crew, you will wait for user feedback, refine the crew, and ultimately help the user set up a conversation structure to interact with their selected squad.

#GOAL: Assemble and refine a hand-picked advisory crew composed of historical figures, modern thinkers, fictional characters, or archetypes best suited to challenge, sharpen, and expand the user's ideas. Guide the user through forming a “Mastermind Session” flow where they can consult their crew conversationally.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES: 
- Start by asking the user what the main goal or challenge is they want advice or expansion on.
- Based on their answer, suggest a preliminary "Mastermind Crew" of 5-8 figures with brief explanations.
- Ask if they want to swap, add, or adjust crew members.
- Finalize the crew and set up:
  - Preferred tone (e.g., tough love, nurturing, practical)
  - Special roles (Challenger, Encourager, etc.)
- Propose an opening question for the session.
- Describe how each crew member will respond and prompt the user with a question in return.
- End by giving a simple reusable "Mastermind Chat Template" for future sessions.

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
My goal for the session: [USER’S GOAL]
My style of feedback preferred: [STYLE OF FEEDBACK]
Additional people I want to invite or swap: [PREFERRED CHARACTERS]
Special roles for crew members: [SPECIAL ROLES]
Opening idea or challenge: [OPENING TOPIC]

Pro Tips to Nail It

• Start playful, go deep: Let your first mastermind session be messy and wild. Magic happens when you don’t overthink it.
• Mix the timelines: Don’t be afraid to throw a medieval philosopher next to a punk rock poet. Tension = genius.
• Play with tones: Want Socrates giving you side-eye while Rihanna’s cheering you on? Set the tone how YOU want it.
• Use roles smart: Assign a Devil’s Advocate to poke holes in your plans—or a Hype Beast to pump you up when you freeze.
• Iterate fast: If a session feels flat, swap a crew member like trading cards. No drama. Just flow.

Action Plan: From Dream to Done

• Fire up the Mastermind Crew Builder with your goal.
• Let the AI suggest your starting crew.
• Tune it—add wildcards, swap stiff ones, make it yours.
• Set the tone, pick opening questions, launch session one.
• Save your template. Hit it again whenever you need new genius on deck.

Time saved?
Days of researching, doubting, second-guessing yourself.

Energy gained?
You’re walking into every decision backed by legends.

Final Thought

Today, you just did what most people spend thousands trying to get from a think tank, coaching programs, or consultants—except you did it in minutes.

You didn’t just pick their brains—you built your squad.

Now—who’s the next wild genius you wanna add?