I was working on one of my coding projects and the Chat thread became too lengthy so ChatGPT asked me to continue in a new chat.  I assumed that ChatGPT would remember where we left off but the output clearly demonstrated this was not the case.  Here is the actual Chat thread I created to investigate this:

If I open a New Chat, in order to remember my conversation in another Chat Thread, do I need to refer to it by giving a link?

ChatGPT said:

Good question 👍

Here’s how it works:

  • Chat threads are independent. If you open a new chat, I won’t automatically remember what we discussed in a different thread.

  • What I do remember: only the long-term context you’ve asked me to keep (your bio, goals, GPT projects, etc.). That’s stored in memory and applies across chats.

  • What I don’t remember: specific messages or documents from another thread unless you bring them in.

So, if you want me to use content from a past thread in a new one, you’ve got two main options:

  1. Give me the link (if it’s a public/shared doc or page).

  2. Paste in the relevant content (or just the key parts you want me to reference).

👉 Think of each new chat as a clean notebook: I know your big picture story, but if you want me to pick up a specific page from yesterday’s notebook, you’ll need to copy/paste it over.

Do you want me to show you a neat way to “carry forward” a project between threads without needing to paste the whole conversation every time?

You said:
Yes please
ChatGPT said:

Perfect 👍 Here’s a simple system you can use to “carry forward” your work between chats without drowning in copy-paste:

🗂 Carry-Forward System for Chat Threads

1. Use a Master Doc or Workspace

  • Create a Google Doc or Notion page titled something like:
    IMMachines – Ongoing Projects with ChatGPT

  • Drop in:

    • Key outputs you want to build on (drafts, frameworks, funnels, GPT instructions).

    • A running “Next Step” note so I instantly know where to pick up from.

🔑 Then when you start a new chat, just paste the relevant section or link me to the doc.

2. Use “Context Blocks”

Before starting a new thread, paste in a short block like:

Context: This continues from my previous work on [Project Name].
Here’s where we left off: [insert summary / bullet points].
Goal for this chat: [specific task].

That saves you from dumping the whole history. Think of it like giving me the “executive summary.”

3. Leverage Saved Memory

I already remember your big picture (your brand, projects, funnels, GPT ecosystem, audience, etc.).
So you only need to bring in project-specific details (e.g., a funnel you’re building or GPT instructions we worked on last time).

4. Optional – Use Project Codes

If you’ve got lots of parallel projects, assign them a quick code (like “📘48H-Author” or “🎯Chaos-Clarity”).
That way you can just say:

“Let’s continue with 📘48H-Author. Last step was refining the email funnel.”

…and I’ll know exactly which lane we’re driving in.

✨ Result: Each new chat starts light, but you don’t lose continuity. You’re basically giving me the baton in a relay race.

I then want to know what long-term context it was keeping about me so I asked this question:

How do I know that that your long-term context is accurate? Are you able to give me a summary of this?
ChatGPT said:

Yes — I can give you a summary of what I have in long-term memory for you right now ✅

Here’s what I know and carry forward across all chats (unless you ask me to update/delete it):

🔑 My Long-Term Memory of You

  • Who you are

    • Your name is Mark Salmon.

    • You’re a solopreneur AI content creator.

    • You run IMMachines.com.

  • Your mission & audience

    • You build systems & processes (often GPT-powered) to help mid-life creators (35+, especially 45+) — solopreneurs, coaches, consultants, authors — earn additional income from home using AI.

    • Your audience wants simple, fun, modular systems that fit their lifestyle.

  • Your projects & products

    • You’ve created dozens of Custom GPTs (50+ and counting), with names like Prompt Builder Pro, Thought-Leader Engine, 48-Hour Author, Chaos to Clarity, Ghostwriting Execution Engine, Copy Pro Engine, AI Affiliate Content Planner, Free Traffic Engine, Paid Traffic Engine, etc.

    • You’re bundling them into stacks, funnels, and systems (e.g., Creator Stack, £3K GPT, Evergreen Lead Gen Flywheel, Traffic Navigator + Engines).

    • You sell through Groove.cm (GroovePages, GrooveSell, GrooveMail, GrooveMember), with Stripe + GA4/Tag Manager tracking.

    • You’re building lead magnets, PDFs, SOPs, and playbooks around each GPT/system.

  • Your strategy & philosophy

    • You see ChatGPT as a co-architect for your product ecosystem.

    • You like step-by-step, modular, systemised guidance — checklists, templates, frameworks, branded PDFs, Google Docs, Notion workspaces.

    • You’re building an Authority Ecosystem around IMMachines — with blog posts, funnels, GPTs, and traffic systems.

    • You mix in mindset, philosophy, and spiritual insight (Alan Watts, Musashi, Neville Goddard, Stoicism, etc.).

  • Lifestyle & personal projects

    • You’ve created “Fit at 65+”, documenting your personal transformation at the gym.

    • You want to integrate health, wellness, and mindset coaching into your business.

    • You sometimes ask about personal/family logistics (cars, broadband, tech purchases, etc.) but those aren’t core to IMMachines.

👉 That’s the high-level memory I bring into every new chat.
I don’t remember exact conversations (unless you paste them), but I do remember the big picture so I can keep us moving in the right direction.

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