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Learn a practical skill with a 30-day plan
A day-by-day plan for learning something new, like cooking, drawing, a spreadsheet skill or an instrument, with free resources and small daily tasks.
When to use it
When you start learning something new
Step by step
Pick one skill and a goal
Be specific: not 'learn guitar' but 'play three songs with basic chords'.
Ask for a plan
Paste this prompt into your AI assistant.
Prompt to copyCreate a 30-day plan for me to learn [skill]. My goal by day 30: [goal]. My starting level: [describe]. I can spend [minutes] a day, [days] a week. Equipment I have: [list]. Break it into 4 weekly themes. For each day, give: one small task, how long it takes, and what kind of free resource to search for (for example 'search YouTube for beginner G chord tutorial'). Include a short practice log question each day, and a mini test at the end of each week.Find your resources
Search YouTube or your library app using the suggestions. Don't rely on the AI for specific video links, as they can be out of date.
Schedule practice
Add a recurring Google Calendar event at your practice time, with the day's task in the description.
Check in weekly
At the end of each week, tell the AI how it went and ask it to adjust the next week.
What you get
Week 1: Basics. Day 1 (15 min): Learn to hold the guitar and tune it. Search: 'beginner guitar tuning app tutorial'. Log: what felt awkward? Day 2: Learn E minor chord... Week 1 test: switch between Em and G 10 times in a minute.
Tips
- Short daily practice beats one long weekend session.
- If you miss a day, just carry on. Ask the AI to compress the plan if needed.