The Goblin Tools Cheat Sheet - Get Unstuck in Under 2 Minutes

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This cheat sheet gives you copy-paste examples for every tool so you can jump in immediately - no experimenting required. Screenshot it. Bookmark it. Open it the next time you feel stuck. 🧙

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How to use it: Type any task, pick a spiciness level, and get a step-by-step breakdown.

Spiciness guide:

Copy-paste examples to try:

"Write a cover letter for a job application" "Prepare for a job interview" "Start a newsletter" - try this one for fun 😄 "Deep clean my bedroom" "Plan a birthday party for 20 people" "Learn a new skill online" "Organise my finances" "Start going to the gym" "Reply to emails I have been avoiding"

Pro tip: If any step still feels overwhelming, tap it to break it down into even smaller substeps. You can keep going until every action feels completely doable.

How to use it: Type your message however it comes naturally, then choose a tone.

Which tone to pick:

Copy-paste examples - type these as your input:

"hey can we move that meeting i have something come up" Result in Formal: A professional rescheduling request your manager will not raise an eyebrow at.

"i really didn’t like how that went and i want to talk about it" Result in Empathetic: A warm, considerate way to raise a difficult conversation.

"where is the thing i asked for two weeks ago" Result in Passive-aggressive: Politely firm. Gets the point across. Maintains professionalism. Barely. 😄

"the deadline is tomorrow and i haven’t started help" Result in Simple: A clear, honest message asking for help or an extension.

Pro tip: Write your message as a voice note first - say exactly what you mean - then transcribe it and paste it into Formalizer. The result is always more natural than starting from a blank page.

How to use it: Describe your dilemma as clearly as you can. The more context, the better the output.

Copy-paste examples:

"Should I accept a job offer that pays more but requires more travel away from my family?"

"Is it worth paying for a premium subscription to a tool I use twice a week?"

"Should I speak up about something that bothered me at work or let it go?"

"I want to start a side project but I already feel busy. Is now a good time?"

"Should I reach out to someone I lost contact with two years ago?"

Pro tip: After Judge gives its analysis, ask yourself which outcome you were hoping it would recommend. That gut reaction often reveals what you already know.

How to use it: Describe a task specifically and get a realistic time estimate.

Copy-paste examples:

"Write a 500-word newsletter issue including research" "Reply to 15 emails that need thoughtful responses" "Tidy and hoover a two-bedroom flat" "Prepare a 10-slide presentation from scratch" "Cook a three-course dinner for four people"

Pro tip: Add your own skill level or context for a better estimate. For example: "Write a 500-word newsletter issue - I am a beginner and will need to research the topic first."

How to use it: Type everything swirling around in your head - tasks, worries, ideas, reminders - all at once in one big block. Do not organize it. Just dump it.

Example input:

"need to email sarah back forgot to call mum dentist appointment next thursday buy birthday card for jake finish that report before friday the plant on my desk looks sad maybe water it also need to find a plumber the tap has been dripping for a week and I keep forgetting to order more coffee"

Compiler organizes this into a structured, prioritized task list. Your brain will feel lighter immediately.

Pro tip: Do this every morning as a five-minute brain dump ritual. It is one of the most effective ways to start the day with clarity.

How to use it: List whatever ingredients you have available. Chef suggests meals and simple recipes.

Copy-paste examples:

"eggs, cheese, spinach, onion, bread" "chicken breast, garlic, lemon, olive oil, pasta, cherry tomatoes" "tinned chickpeas, canned tomatoes, onion, cumin, garlic, rice" "banana, oats, peanut butter, honey, milk" "leftover rice, soy sauce, eggs, spring onions, whatever vegetables are in the fridge"

Pro tip: Add a constraint to narrow it down - for example "quick meals under 20 minutes" or "something I can make with just one pan."

1. Start with Magic ToDo every time you feel stuck

Any time you feel the freeze of not knowing where to start - open Magic ToDo. It is the fastest cure for procrastination I have found.

2. Use Formalizer for any message that feels awkward

If you are re-reading and rewriting an email for the third time, stop. Paste your brain dump into Formalizer and let it handle the phrasing.

3. Combine Compiler and Magic ToDo

Use Compiler to clear your head and organise your thoughts, then run individual tasks through Magic ToDo to break each one into steps. Powerful combination.

4. Turn up the spiciness when you are really stuck

If you know how to do a task but cannot start it, turn Magic ToDo to extra hot. The level of detail leaves no excuse not to begin.

5. Use Judge for decisions you keep going back to

If you have been going around in circles on a decision for more than 24 hours, Judge it. Often seeing it laid out neutrally is all you need.

6. Try Chef on a Sunday with whatever is left in the fridge

Reduces food waste, saves money, and sometimes produces surprisingly good meal ideas. A small win that adds up over time.

1. Typing too little into Magic ToDo "Work" gives you nothing. "Prepare my monthly report for my manager" gives you a useful breakdown. Specificity always wins.

2. Choosing the wrong Formalizer tone Read through all the tone options before picking one. Passive-aggressive is funnier than it sounds but probably not right for your boss. Usually.

3. Skipping Compiler and keeping thoughts in their head The whole point of Compiler is to get things out of your head and onto a list. Keeping tasks in your head is exhausting. Give your brain a break.

That is your Goblin Tools cheat sheet! 🎉

In the next edition we will be exploring a brand new tool - keep an eye out for the next Weekly Digest to find out what is coming.

Until then - try Goblin Tools and hit reply to let me know which tool surprised you the most. I love hearing from readers! 😊

Jatin Chawla
Founder, AI Made Simple