Learning
Three-minute lessons for the thing that keeps going wrong
One skill per lesson. Read it, try it on your own work as you go, and you're done in about three minutes.
Four steps, on your own work
I get a wall of text I can't use
- 1Open
The AI you already use, and the question that got you five paragraphs.
- 2Type
Ask again, and say what shape you want back:Answer in three bullet points, one line each. No intro, no summary.
- 3You should see
Three short lines you can act on.
- 4If it comes back wrong
Paste a short sample of the layout you want (made-up words are fine) and ask it to match.
Choose your next lesson
Start with the problem you recognise. Each lesson shows what to open, what to try, how to check the result, and what to change if it misses the mark. Use the AI you already have.
I get a wall of text I can't use
Give the answer a shape you can use: a short list, a table, or a ready-to-send draft.
You’ll leave withA reusable format instructionTry this lesson → 02 · Find a starting pointAbout 3 minI don't know what to use it for
Choose a small, recurring task where you can judge whether the result helps.
You’ll leave withOne task and a way to check itTry this lesson → 03 · Check the factsAbout 3 minIt sounds confident and I can't tell if it's right
Separate a confident answer from a claim you can actually support.
You’ll leave withA claim checked against its sourceTry this lesson → 04 · Keep your voiceAbout 3 minIt doesn't sound like me
Show the AI how you write, then make a focused edit to its draft.
You’ll leave withA draft that sounds more like youTry this lesson → 05 · Choose what to shareAbout 3 minI don't know if my work is safe to put in
Practise a workflow with invented material before deciding what real data belongs in it.
You’ll leave withA practice input you can useTry this lesson →I don't know what to use it for
- 1Open
A blank note. List three small tasks you repeat, using descriptions you can share. For example: turn meeting notes into an action list, shorten an update, or organize a to-do list.
- 2Type
Ask your AI to help you choose a first experiment.Here are three tasks I repeat: [your list]. Suggest one small task where you can help draft or organize something. Tell me what to provide and how I can check the result. Leave the final decision to me.
- 3You should see
One concrete task, the input it needs, and a simple check. Try it with a made-up example or material you are allowed to share. Compare the result with what you expected.
- 4If it comes back wrong
Make the task smaller: “Use only these notes to draft a five-item checklist.” Skip tasks whose result you cannot check. Keep the part that helps and do the rest yourself.
It sounds confident and I can't tell if it's right
- 1Open
An AI answer and the public or approved source it is meant to describe. Choose one checkable claim that matters, such as a date, amount, or requirement.
- 2Type
Ask it to separate the claim from the evidence.For this claim: [claim], identify the exact supporting passage in the source I supplied. Separate what the source says from your inference. If the source does not support it, say so.
- 3You should see
A passage you can find in the source, or a clear statement that support is missing. Open the original yourself and compare the words, date, and context. Check calculations independently. A plausible-looking citation is not enough.
- 4If it comes back wrong
Mark the claim unverified and leave it out of your work until you can check it. Ask for a version limited to supported facts. Checking one claim does not verify the whole answer.
It doesn't sound like me
- 1Open
A draft you want to improve and two or three sentences you wrote yourself. Use a sample you are allowed to share, with private details removed.
- 2Type
Give the sample and a narrow editing instruction.Here is a sample of my writing: [sample]. Edit this draft to match its sentence length, tone, and level of formality: [draft]. Keep the facts and intent. Do not add claims or promises. Show me the revised version.
- 3You should see
The same message in a voice closer to yours. Read it aloud and check names, dates, commitments, and anything the recipient needs to do. Keep only edits you would actually make.
- 4If it comes back wrong
Name one mismatch: “Use shorter sentences,” “This is too formal,” or “Keep my opening line.” Revise that part. A style sample helps guide the draft; you still choose the final words.
I don't know if my work is safe to put in
- 1Open
The task you want help with in your own notes. Keep the source material there for now. Identify the minimum information needed, and check which AI account your workplace permits for that kind of data.
- 2Do
Make a practice version using invented names, numbers, and text. Check your workplace rules and the data-use information for the exact product and account you use. Account settings and agreements can differ. Ask the responsible person if the allowed use is unclear.
- 3You should see
A small practice input with no private source material, and a clear decision about what you are permitted to share. You can use the practice input to test the workflow while keeping real data out.
- 4If it is still unclear
Do not paste the real material. Use the invented example or ask the AI for a blank template. Removing names alone may not make a document anonymous, and a training setting alone does not establish permission to share it.
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Say what you're trying to do and where it stops working. We'll answer by email, and your question may become a lesson.
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