So far, just many recipes, Joel. Amazing results on several fronts!
But the prompt that's most interesting to me is what I'd call "The Feynman Prompt," about explaining complex concepts to younger children or in a jargon-free way to adults.
I love this - such a great way to get people just exposed to the AI world - BTW - I do want to participate in your class - but I am on vacay with family that week in July - will definitely sign up for October.
I've been trying various AI tools to find new receipes and must say, it's been disappointing so far. Basically scanning the web for a kitchen receipe database. But your point had something in I want to try. So far, Gemini was the best when it came to great ideas. Thanks for the inspo again to retry it with Claude.
The bit about translating documents for your parents is the one I keep thinking about, because turning a wall of fine print into something they can act on matters far more than any hour saved at work. There's real sense in starting on the small, personal stuff first, Joel, since that's where the judgement gets built well before the stakes are real. When you pick up something for yourself like the chess climb, does that instinct carry straight over into how you approach work, or does it stay its own thing?
Love that the framing is “not just for work” — the everyday uses are where it quietly earns its place. The one most people skip: the small, low-stakes life-admin stuff you don’t want to bug a friend about — “is this text too passive-aggressive?”, “a non-weird gift for my brother-in-law?”, “talk me through whether this trip is worth it.” It’s not smarter than your friends; it’s just available at 11pm with zero social cost. The unglamorous wins are the ones that actually become habits. Which of your 8 surprised you most by how often you reach for it?
Helpful and concise, Joel
Glad to hear! Ever use any of these?
So far, just many recipes, Joel. Amazing results on several fronts!
But the prompt that's most interesting to me is what I'd call "The Feynman Prompt," about explaining complex concepts to younger children or in a jargon-free way to adults.
that's awesome! Yeah I definitely a great use!
The best place to learn a new tool is somewhere the stakes are low enough to experiment freely.
I love this - such a great way to get people just exposed to the AI world - BTW - I do want to participate in your class - but I am on vacay with family that week in July - will definitely sign up for October.
Glad to hear, Sabrina! See you in October, enjoy the vacay!
Btw have you tried any of these uses?
Yes - I have tried the menu piece, made vacation plans, looked for gift ideas. All kinds of things.
Oh my wife uses it for vacay plans a lot too!
I've been trying various AI tools to find new receipes and must say, it's been disappointing so far. Basically scanning the web for a kitchen receipe database. But your point had something in I want to try. So far, Gemini was the best when it came to great ideas. Thanks for the inspo again to retry it with Claude.
The bit about translating documents for your parents is the one I keep thinking about, because turning a wall of fine print into something they can act on matters far more than any hour saved at work. There's real sense in starting on the small, personal stuff first, Joel, since that's where the judgement gets built well before the stakes are real. When you pick up something for yourself like the chess climb, does that instinct carry straight over into how you approach work, or does it stay its own thing?
I love these so much!
Love that the framing is “not just for work” — the everyday uses are where it quietly earns its place. The one most people skip: the small, low-stakes life-admin stuff you don’t want to bug a friend about — “is this text too passive-aggressive?”, “a non-weird gift for my brother-in-law?”, “talk me through whether this trip is worth it.” It’s not smarter than your friends; it’s just available at 11pm with zero social cost. The unglamorous wins are the ones that actually become habits. Which of your 8 surprised you most by how often you reach for it?