Free starter lesson 1 of 5
Understand where to get AI, which tool to choose first, and when to move from chat to agent workflows.
Estimated time: 18 minutes
Most beginners fail because they start with random trial-and-error chats and no structure. This lesson gives you a clear foundation.
You have one chosen AI tool and one repeatable mini-agent loop ready for a real task.
Guided workflow
Complete one focused step at a time. Each step is tied to a real outcome and unlocks the next.
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Workflow step 1 of 3
Outcome: Choose one assistant and set it up today without tool paralysis.
When to use: Use this when you are unsure whether to start with ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude.
Tool format
Tailored instruction
Do this now
Expected output
A single, justified recommendation plus a concrete setup action.
Success signal
You have one active AI account and know why you picked it.
Next you will map the practical line between chat usage and agent usage.
Compare ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for this user profile: Role/context: {{work_role}} First task to improve: {{primary_task}} Constraint: {{constraint}} Return: 1) One recommended starting tool 2) Why it fits 3) One setup step to do immediatelyWorkflow step 2 of 3
Outcome: Create a simple decision rule for your own weekly tasks.
When to use: Use this whenever you are unsure if a task should stay chat-based or become repeatable.
Tool format
Tailored instruction
Do this now
Expected output
A practical decision rule you can apply without guessing.
Success signal
You can explain chat vs agent in one minute using your own example.
You are ready to build your first repeatable mini-agent loop.
Explain whether this task should be handled as chat-only or as an agent workflow: Task: {{recurring_task}} Frequency: {{task_frequency}} Risk if low quality: {{risk_level}} Return: - one-line chat use case - one-line agent use case - clear decision rule in plain languageWorkflow step 3 of 3
Outcome: Turn one recurring task into a reusable operating routine.
When to use: Use this after you picked a tool and identified one repeating work task.
Tool format
Tailored instruction
Do this now
Expected output
A complete, reusable loop you can run each week in under 20 minutes.
Success signal
You have a saved loop template and a date for first execution.
Great base set. Next lesson turns this into a concrete everyday work win.
Create a repeatable weekly mini-agent loop for: Task: {{loop_task}} Trigger: {{trigger}} Output format: {{output_format}} Include: 1) Trigger 2) Input checklist 3) Execution instruction 4) Output QA checklist 5) Final review questionCapture what changed. This helps retention and gives you momentum for the next lesson.
