identity

Identity

A system for intentional identity change based on Dan Koe's methodology: identity precedes behavior. You become the person whose lifestyle naturally produces desired outcomes.

Components

Workflow	Purpose	Duration
transformation	Deep excavation → produce identity framework	45-60 min
interrupt	Daily reality check → log patterns	2-3 min
synthesis	Weekly review → track progress, refine framework	10-15 min
setup	Configure output path and settings	2 min

Invocation

With argument → go directly to that workflow:

• /identity transformation
• /identity interrupt
• /identity synthesis
• /identity setup

Without argument → show menu (see Menu Flow below)

Configuration

Config file: ~/.claude/identity-config.json

{
  "outputPath": "/path/to/identity/folder",
  "createdAt": "2025-01-15",
  "gitInitialized": true
}

Output folder contains:

• framework.md - the user's living identity framework
• interrupt-log.md - accumulated check-in entries

Menu Flow

Overview (show every time /identity is invoked without arguments)

Always start with the overview to orient the user. Present this directly (not in a code block):

Identity

A system for intentional identity change, based on this insightful article by Dan Koe: https://letters.thedankoe.com/p/how-to-fix-your-entire-life-in-1

The core insight: identity precedes behavior. You don't change what you do and hope to become someone different - you become someone different and your actions follow.

All behavior is goal-oriented, including self-sabotage. The patterns you want to break are protecting something. This system helps you surface what, then reconstruct around what you actually want.

How it works

• Transformation (45-60 min) - Deep excavation session. Surfaces your anti-vision, identifies the protective pattern, constructs your vision and identity statement. Do this first, then revisit monthly or quarterly.

• Interrupt (2-3 min) - Daily reality check. Catches you in actual behavior, tests it against your framework, logs the moment. Set phone reminders throughout your day.

• Synthesis (10-15 min) - Weekly review. Analyzes your interrupt logs, shows alignment trends, identifies triggers and escape patterns. This is where you see progress.

• Setup - Configure where your framework and logs are saved.

First-Time Setup (no config exists)

After showing overview, proceed to setup:

Before we begin, where would you like to save your framework and logs?

1. ~/.claude/identity/ - Global, persists across all projects
2. ./ (current directory) - Good if you have a dedicated repo for this
3. Custom path - Specify your own location

After path selection, check if it's a git repo. If not:

Would you like to initialize this folder as a git repository?

This lets you:
- Track how your identity framework evolves over time
- See your growth through commit history
- Back up to a private GitHub repo if you want

Requirements:
- Git must be installed on your system

[Yes / No]

If yes, run git init in the output folder.

Save config to ~/.claude/identity-config.json.

Then proceed to main menu.

Main Menu (after overview, whether first-time or returning)

What would you like to do?

1. Transformation - Full excavation session (45-60 min)
2. Interrupt - Quick daily check-in (2-3 min)
3. Synthesis - Weekly pattern review (10-15 min)
4. Setup - Change output path or settings

Use AskUserQuestion to present these options.

Workflow Execution

After menu selection (or direct invocation with argument):

1. Read config to get outputPath
2. Load the workflow file from workflows/[name].md
3. Follow that workflow's instructions

The workflow files contain the detailed facilitation guidance.

Setup Workflow

When user selects Setup (or invokes /identity setup):

1. Show current configuration:

   Current settings:
   - Output path: [path]
   - Git initialized: [yes/no]
   - Framework exists: [yes/no]
   - Interrupt log entries: [count]
   

2. Ask what they want to change:

   What would you like to do?
   1. Change output path
   2. Initialize/reinitialize git
   3. Back to main menu
   

3. Handle the selection appropriately.

If changing output path:

• Ask if they want to move existing files to new location
• Update config
• Optionally initialize git in new location

File Templates

When creating new framework or interrupt log, use templates from templates/ folder:

• templates/framework.md - structure for identity framework
• templates/interrupt-log.md - header for interrupt log

Error Handling

No config + direct workflow invocation:

"I need to set up Identity first. Let me walk you through a quick setup." [Run first-time setup, then proceed to requested workflow]

Config exists but output path missing/inaccessible:

"Your configured output path ([path]) doesn't exist or isn't accessible. Would you like to create it, or choose a new location?"

Interrupt/Synthesis invoked but no framework exists:

"You haven't created an identity framework yet. Would you like to start with a transformation session first?"