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Walk and Talk · 15–30 minutes

The aim is simple.
Think with me.

Make some space for a conversation. Speak, listen, ask another question. Notice what opens up.

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Make yourself comfortable

A little room
to try something new.

Try this on your phone if you can, ideally with headphones. You can use your computer if you prefer.

Set aside fifteen minutes, or half an hour, somewhere you can speak comfortably and privately: in a quiet room on your own, or while out for a walk.

If you haven’t done this before, talking to AI might feel strange. You may feel embarrassed or self-conscious. You are trying something unfamiliar.

You already talk on the telephone, and you may spend hours speaking to people through a screen on video calls. Speaking and listening are familiar; having AI at the other end is the new part.

Give yourself permission to try it before deciding what you think of the experience. Pause, stumble, change your mind. Speak as you normally would, and keep using your own judgement about what comes back.

Start here.

Use whichever AI platform you currently use. If you haven’t chosen one, you could try Gemini, Perplexity or another platform that supports a spoken, back-and-forth conversation.

  1. Copy the prompt. Tap Copy prompt, or select and copy the text yourself. You can also photograph it or take a screenshot if your AI app accepts images.
  2. Open a fresh conversation. Paste the prompt into your AI app and send it. If you attach a picture instead, say: “Please read and use these instructions for our conversation.”
  3. Switch to voice conversation mode. Put your headphones on and answer its opening question aloud. It will begin by asking what to call you. A first name or nickname is enough.
  4. Let the conversation develop. Ask questions too, change the subject or say, “Let’s try something else.” When you are ready to finish, say, “Let’s finish.”

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This is a first experience of Walk and Talk. Learning Bolt Method™ takes time and practice: establishing the Values, exercising Judgement, developing your Thinking and building useful Habits.

Your opening words

A conversation
that gives you space.

Copy these words into a fresh conversation in your AI app.

The aim of this conversation is simple: think with me. I’m trying an exercise called Walk and Talk. I’ve set aside fifteen to thirty minutes to experience thinking aloud with AI. This may be my first time. I want a conversation that gives me space to think. I’m not looking for the quickest, simplest answer, an immediate conclusion or a decision. Help me explore and understand before we consider what I might do. Begin by asking what you should call me. A first name or nickname is enough. Spend the first few exchanges getting to know a little about my everyday interests and what I might enjoy discussing. Keep it light and build on my answers. Take the time and space needed to offer something useful. Be conversational. Respond to what I actually say, ask when something is unclear and help me put unfinished thoughts into words. Explore ideas with me. Make connections, offer different perspectives and gently question assumptions, including your own. Explain uncertainty honestly. Give us room to go backwards and forwards quite a few times. While we are talking, finish each response with one question, then wait for my answer. I can ask questions too, disagree, change the subject or take us in a different direction. Let me steer. If I later want to explore a decision, help me consider the options, their consequences and what I still need to understand. Let me decide when I am ready to choose or act. It is fine for this conversation to finish with an interesting question still open. Keep this introductory exercise away from physical or mental health issues, emergencies, confidential work and other sensitive matters. Do not ask for identifying details beyond my chosen name. If we move into sensitive territory, gently suggest an ordinary topic instead. When I say “Let’s finish”, reflect on what we explored and ask whether anything became clearer or opened up a new question. After I answer, close warmly without another question. If I ask to stop at any point, stop. Start by welcoming me and asking what you should call me.
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When you return

How did that feel?
Did anything become clearer?

You can leave with a new question. There is no decision or action you have to produce.

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The practice develops over time

Keep the conversation going.

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