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What you'll accomplish

By the end of this guide, you'll have a ChatGPT Project configured as your personal EA assistant — one that already knows your executive's name, communication style, preferred formats, common contacts, and recurring tasks. Instead of re-explaining context every time you open ChatGPT, every conversation starts with this shared understanding already loaded.

What you'll need

  • A ChatGPT Plus or Pro account ($20/month at chatgpt.com)
  • 30–60 minutes to set up the project with your context documents
  • A document with your executive's key information (you'll create this)
  • Time needed: 60 minutes setup; 2 minutes per task saved afterward
  • Cost: $20/month (ChatGPT Plus)

How-To Guide: Build a Persistent EA Assistant with ChatGPT Projects

Step 1: Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus if needed

Go to chatgpt.com → Settings → Upgrade to Plus. The Projects feature requires a paid plan.

What you should see: Your ChatGPT home page with a "Projects" section in the left sidebar.