THE NEXT BLOCK FREE — NO ACCOUNT

The Next Block is a free AI prompt that refuses to let a goal stay vague. It narrows the work to one block, then builds an offline file that keeps the work, the reason, and the next step in front of you while you do it.

Choose a mode. Copy the prompt. Paste it into Claude.

Open Claude ↗

Solo

The Solo Sprint

For people who already know what they want to get done. The Next Block starts there — then helps with the hard part: starting, staying with it, and finishing one real block.

Writing Cleaning my house Studying Or your own idea
The loop
  1. Copy the prompt
  2. Paste it into Claude and answer the Q/A interview
  3. Claude builds one offline file for one real work session
  4. Run the session and log what happened
  5. Use what you learned to make the next file

With a Coach

The Coaching Loop

For anyone working with a therapist, coach, or accountability partner. Build the Next Block file together around goals and avoidance patterns. Bring the log back to see what worked, where momentum slipped, and what to change next.

Avoidance Initiation Internet off Staying on task Or your own idea
The loop
  1. Bring the goal or block into a session with your therapist, coach, or accountability partner
  2. Copy the prompt and answer the Q/A interview together
  3. Claude builds the file for the work between sessions
  4. Use the file as the homework
  5. Bring the log back and adjust the next file

Exploring

The Research Phase

For open-ended life decisions — starting a job search, deciding where to move, or starting a new project. The interview turns an unknown into one concrete, time-boxed research block.

New job Moving Strategy thinking Or your own idea
The loop
  1. Copy the prompt
  2. Paste it into Claude and answer the Q/A interview
  3. Claude turns the open question into one concrete research step
  4. Do the step and log what you learned
  5. Use that learning to build the next step
  6. Repeat until you know your next real move