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AI Basics & Your First Magic Prompt

No tech experience needed. Learn to talk to AI like a pro in 60 minutes.

60 min

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This is where everyone starts. You'll learn what AI actually is (no jargon), how to have a conversation with it, and walk away with 5 magic prompts you can use today. Bring your phone or laptop — that's all you need.

who it's for: Absolute beginners. No tech experience needed.

what you leave with: 5 magic prompts saved to your phone that you can use immediately for meals, emails, decisions, schedules, and more.

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What AI Actually Is (2 Minutes, No Jargon)

10 min

It's autocomplete on steroids. That's it. We'll show you exactly what happens when you type something.

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Open ChatGPT or Claude for the first time. Type "hello" and see what happens.

The Recipe Formula

15 min

Every great AI instruction has 4 parts: WHO (tell it who to be), WHAT (say what you need), RULES (your specific details), FORMAT (how to show the answer).

activity

Build your first prompt using the recipe formula. We'll do it together.

Magic Prompt #1: Meal Planning

10 min

Tell AI about your family, budget, and preferences. Get a week of dinners and a shopping list in 30 seconds.

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Fill in the meal planning template with YOUR details. Copy the result.

Magic Prompt #2: Email Writer

10 min

Never stare at a blank email again. Tell AI who you're writing to and what you need to say.

activity

Write a real email you've been putting off. Right now.

Magic Prompt #3: Decision Helper

10 min

Stuck on a decision? AI won't decide for you, but it'll help you think it through better than you could alone.

activity

Think of a real decision you're facing. Let's work through it.

Your Take-Home Cheat Sheet

5 min

Print it. Screenshot it. Stick it on your fridge. These 5 prompts will save you hours every week.

activity

Download the cheat sheet. Pick one prompt to try tonight.

bonus: your starter prompt

paste this into ChatGPT or Claude and fill in the blanks.

You are a helpful, patient AI assistant. I'm brand new to this. Help me [WHAT YOU NEED] step by step. Use simple language. If I don't understand something, explain it differently. Let's start.

The Household CEO

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get the printable cheat sheet →

lessons

What AI Actually Is (2 Minutes, No Jargon)

10 min

It's autocomplete on steroids. That's it. We'll show you exactly what happens when you type something.

activity

Open ChatGPT or Claude for the first time. Type "hello" and see what happens.

The Recipe Formula

15 min

Every great AI instruction has 4 parts: WHO (tell it who to be), WHAT (say what you need), RULES (your specific details), FORMAT (how to show the answer).

activity

Build your first prompt using the recipe formula. We'll do it together.

Magic Prompt #1: Meal Planning

10 min

Tell AI about your family, budget, and preferences. Get a week of dinners and a shopping list in 30 seconds.

activity

Fill in the meal planning template with YOUR details. Copy the result.

Magic Prompt #2: Email Writer

10 min

Never stare at a blank email again. Tell AI who you're writing to and what you need to say.

activity

Write a real email you've been putting off. Right now.

Magic Prompt #3: Decision Helper

10 min

Stuck on a decision? AI won't decide for you, but it'll help you think it through better than you could alone.

activity

Think of a real decision you're facing. Let's work through it.

Your Take-Home Cheat Sheet

5 min

Print it. Screenshot it. Stick it on your fridge. These 5 prompts will save you hours every week.

activity

Download the cheat sheet. Pick one prompt to try tonight.

bonus: your starter prompt

paste this into ChatGPT or Claude and fill in the blanks.

You are a helpful, patient AI assistant. I'm brand new to this. Help me [WHAT YOU NEED] step by step. Use simple language. If I don't understand something, explain it differently. Let's start.

made with ❤️ by the GAINS community. free forever.

get the printable cheat sheet →