# Show Me Something Cool With AI — every card

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## Cool Person Spotlight: Leo DaCosta

Paint Balloons, the Lost Game Rebuilt with an AI Team

Leo DaCosta is the co-founder of Boffo Intergalactic Games, where he explores new ways to build games with AI. 

His latest experiment, Paint Balloons, uses AI agents as part of the development team to help design, build, test, and refine a “lost” Boffo game from the 1990s.


Leo used AI to help bring Paint Balloons, a “lost” Boffo game from the 1990s, back to life. The cozy puzzle game challenges players to turn a mosaic into a single color using paint balloons, but the experiment behind the game is just as interesting as the game itself.

Leo created an AI development team using ChatGPT as a design partner and multiple Claude Code agents to build, review, and test the game. He compared a workflow that required human approval at every step with one where an AI agent worked autonomously inside a controlled environment. The autonomous approach was faster and produced the stronger result, even catching a bug the supervised build missed.

His biggest takeaway? Human approval at every step isn't necessarily safer. Instead, constrain what AI can access, give it room to work, and review the result. His advice: Don't wait until you have all the answers. Start building and revise as you go.

Explore other AI projects by Leo: https://github.com/BQ31X

## Digital Ecology: Fix your tech relationship

- Shared by: Chris
- Category: fun
- Date: August 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=ff22cc86-52b2-4b22-8576-78f92c98614d#card-ff22cc86-52b2-4b22-8576-78f92c98614d

### How it works
1. **Audit your tech habits** — Use AI to help map out how you currently spend time with your devices and apps.
2. **Design your ecology** — Ask the AI to suggest 'intentional friction'—ways to make it harder to use distracting tech and easier to use helpful tech.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I feel like I'm spending too much mindless time on my phone and not enough time on deep work. Help me design a 'Digital Detox' plan. Ask me 5 questions about my current habits, and then provide a set of 3 recommendations and practical habits I should follow to be more intentional with my technology use.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=ff22cc86-52b2-4b22-8576-78f92c98614d#card-ff22cc86-52b2-4b22-8576-78f92c98614d — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Turning Reports into Marketing Gold

- Shared by: Jake
- Category: productivity
- Date: August 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=e5d84183-b33a-4859-a48c-0bd88670f96a#card-e5d84183-b33a-4859-a48c-0bd88670f96a

### How it works
1. **Kill the 'Pixel Pushing'** — Look for tasks where you are just moving data from one window to another (like reports to marketing copy).
2. **Automate the extraction** — Feed the AI your raw pilot reports or data dumps and ask it to extract specific marketing insights.
3. **Keep a human in the loop** — Always ensure a human does the final 'sign-off' to maintain quality and governance.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I have a technical report and I need to turn it into a punchy LinkedIn post for our marketing team. Extract the 3 most impressive statistics and the top 2 'success stories' from this text, then write a draft post in a professional but excited tone. Here is the report: [PASTE REPORT]
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=e5d84183-b33a-4859-a48c-0bd88670f96a#card-e5d84183-b33a-4859-a48c-0bd88670f96a — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Stop AI from being a 'Yes Man'

- Shared by: Leo
- Category: writing
- Date: August 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=8f0f9941-639f-4753-a6ee-0feb3738f1ef#card-8f0f9941-639f-4753-a6ee-0feb3738f1ef

### How it works
1. **Demand radical honesty** — Prompt the AI to stop being a 'yes man' and start providing honest, even harsh, critiques of your work.
2. **Embrace the pushback** — Notice when the AI gets 'stubborn' about its solutions—this is often where the most interesting problem-solving happens.
3. **Ask to argue the other side** — Ask the AI to provide a completely contrary opinion or strategy and justify it.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I am going to share a project I'm working on. Do not praise it. I want you to be a critical editor who is hard to please. Point out every inconsistency, weak argument, or boring sentence you find. Be honest and direct. Here is the text: [PASTE TEXT]
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=8f0f9941-639f-4753-a6ee-0feb3738f1ef#card-8f0f9941-639f-4753-a6ee-0feb3738f1ef — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Build your own AI Strategy Room

- Shared by: Dan
- Category: productivity
- Date: August 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=bec4f35c-df26-43b8-a901-e567fb4c50c4#card-bec4f35c-df26-43b8-a901-e567fb4c50c4

### How it works
1. **Assemble your board of advisors** — Set up a dedicated chat session and tell the AI its job is to ruthlessly challenge your assumptions and play devil's advocate.
2. **Invite the friction** — Present your current plan or idea and ask the AI to find the 'blind spots' or reasons why this might fail.
3. **Generate the 'Option C'** — Ask for three alternative options that are completely different from your original approach.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I want you to act as my personal Strategy Board. I will present a business idea to you, and your job is not to agree with me. Instead, I want you to: 1) Identify three major logical fallacies or risks in my thinking, 2) Suggest a completely different strategic direction, and 3) Critique my plan from the perspective of a skeptical competitor. My idea is: [INSERT YOUR IDEA HERE]
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=bec4f35c-df26-43b8-a901-e567fb4c50c4#card-bec4f35c-df26-43b8-a901-e567fb4c50c4 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Let your pets talk behind your back

- Shared by: Alisa
- Category: fun
- Date: June 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=3b762069-2a50-48cb-800c-c4054048f496#card-3b762069-2a50-48cb-800c-c4054048f496

### How it works
1. **Script the Sass** — Give your pets (or inanimate objects) personalities and write a script where they gossip about your habits.
2. **Cast Your Voices** — Use a tool like ElevenLabs to assign unique voices to each character. Tip: explicitly tag each line so the AI knows who is speaking.
3. **Animate the Chat** — Combine the audio with photos or video in an editor like CapCut to bring the conversation to life.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Write a funny dialogue between two dogs, Peaches and Cookie, who are watching their human use AI tools all day. Peaches is skeptical and Cookie is fascinated. Use tags like [Peaches] and [Cookie] for each line.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=3b762069-2a50-48cb-800c-c4054048f496#card-3b762069-2a50-48cb-800c-c4054048f496 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Turn complex docs into a private podcast

- Shared by: Lucinda
- Category: productivity
- Date: June 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=6de658bf-fc08-4ea9-b0d0-7f783b828678#card-6de658bf-fc08-4ea9-b0d0-7f783b828678

### How it works
1. **Feed the Machine** — Upload a complex PDF, a long document, or even a link to a GitHub repo into NotebookLM.
2. **Generate the Audio Overview** — Use the Deep Dive feature to generate a podcast-style summary. It’s way faster than reading 50 pages of documentation!
3. **Refine the Context** — On NoteBookLM, click the > on Audio Overview to tell the AI exactly who the audience is (e.g., 'explain this for a client presentation') to change the tone and focus.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I am uploading a technical document about a new software project. Generate a 2-person podcast script that summarizes the 'aha' moments and key takeaways for a non-technical manager.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=6de658bf-fc08-4ea9-b0d0-7f783b828678#card-6de658bf-fc08-4ea9-b0d0-7f783b828678 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Build your own personal recruiting firm

- Shared by: Jen
- Category: productivity
- Date: June 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=52c78a10-cfcc-46dc-8743-17d4587381e3#card-52c78a10-cfcc-46dc-8743-17d4587381e3

### How it works
1. **Define Your Filter** — Ask Claude or ChatGPT to write a Python script that scrapes job boards based on your specific criteria (salary, seniority, tech stack).
2. **The 'Resume Match' Score** — Provide your actual resume to the AI so it can rank job postings by how well you actually fit the role.
3. **Automate the Digest Tune-in** — Set up a daily email digest that categories jobs into 'Strong Fit', 'Worth a Look', and 'Flagged.'

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I want to build a job search automation. Help me write a prompt for a Python script that will scrape LinkedIn and Indeed for 'Senior Project Manager' roles over $130k, then compare the job descriptions to my resume and rank them by 'Match Percentage'.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=52c78a10-cfcc-46dc-8743-17d4587381e3#card-52c78a10-cfcc-46dc-8743-17d4587381e3 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Build a 'Company Brain' for culture & SOPs

- Shared by: Karen
- Category: productivity
- Date: June 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=a0184f84-eb77-48fd-8dfb-3907b0dd9182#card-a0184f84-eb77-48fd-8dfb-3907b0dd9182

### How it works
1. **Collect the Vibes** — Gather all your SOPs, mission statements, and even 'inside jokes' or Slack emoji norms.
2. **Map the Culture** — Use an LLM to synthesize these into a 'Company Brain' markdown file that captures the soul of the business, not just the rules.
3. **Seed the Knowledge Base** — Use this file as the 'System Prompt' for any AI tools your team uses to ensure it speaks your language.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Act as a culture consultant. I’m going to provide notes on our company traditions, communication style, and values. Help me organize this into a 'Company Brain' document that we can use to onboard new employees and train our internal AI.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=a0184f84-eb77-48fd-8dfb-3907b0dd9182#card-a0184f84-eb77-48fd-8dfb-3907b0dd9182 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## AI Executive Assistant

- Shared by: Sarah
- Category: productivity
- Date: May 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=e3cdc753-c8e5-405e-9f1d-79543a86591a#card-e3cdc753-c8e5-405e-9f1d-79543a86591a

### How it works
1. **The Connection** — Connect your AI agent (like a ChatGPT GPT or Zapier integration) to your Gmail and Calendar.
2. **Hourly Sweeps** — Set up a routine where the AI 'sweeps' your calendar and inbox every hour.
3. **The Filter** — Have it alert you via Slack only for high-priority changes, like meeting cancellations or new RSVP requests.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I'm an executive assistant. Based on my calendar and recent emails, create a summary of any scheduling conflicts for tomorrow, list all pending RSVPs I haven't addressed, and highlight any emails that mention 'urgent' or 'reschedule.'
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=e3cdc753-c8e5-405e-9f1d-79543a86591a#card-e3cdc753-c8e5-405e-9f1d-79543a86591a — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## 90s Tamagotchi Commercial

- Shared by: Aly
- Category: fun
- Date: May 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=9abfc1ea-efdd-4fa2-88cf-5f9d4dac27ee#card-9abfc1ea-efdd-4fa2-88cf-5f9d4dac27ee

### How it works
1. **The Script** — Use ChatGPT to write a funny, snarky script about an emotionally needy digital pet.
2. **Visuals & Voice** — Head to Luma Labs to generate video clips of retro-looking tech and ElevenLabs to give your pet a sassy voice.
3. **Final Edit** — Pull it all into CapCut to sync the audio with the video clips for that grainy, low-budget commercial vibe.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Write a script for a 30-second 90s TV commercial for a 'Sassy Tamagotchi.' The pet should be complaining about being ignored while its owner was at soccer practice. Use dramatic, over-the-top 90s slang.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=9abfc1ea-efdd-4fa2-88cf-5f9d4dac27ee#card-9abfc1ea-efdd-4fa2-88cf-5f9d4dac27ee — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## The Mean Girls White Paper

- Shared by: Charis
- Category: writing
- Date: May 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=089ea77b-88cd-4b86-a0fd-5e775d21c415#card-089ea77b-88cd-4b86-a0fd-5e775d21c415

### How it works
1. **Upload the Dry Stuff** — Take a dense, boring academic paper and upload it to your favorite LLM.
2. **Mean Girls Makeover** — Ask the AI to rewrite the key findings in the voice of Regina George or Cady Heron.
3. **Burn Book Formatting** — Ask the AI to format the output with 'Burn Book' styling, using pink fonts and snarky subheaders.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I'm going to provide a summary of a professional white paper. I want you to rewrite its main points as if they were entries in the 'Burn Book' from the movie Mean Girls. Use quotes like 'Stop trying to make fetch happen' but swap in industry terms. Keep it snarky and satirical.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=089ea77b-88cd-4b86-a0fd-5e775d21c415#card-089ea77b-88cd-4b86-a0fd-5e775d21c415 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Geocities Revival Site

- Shared by: Jen
- Category: fun
- Date: May 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=bda41574-d9ab-4fab-9ca7-aa09972423b9#card-bda41574-d9ab-4fab-9ca7-aa09972423b9

### How it works
1. **Prompt for Nostalgia** — Ask Claude to write the HTML/CSS for a 90s Geocities site. Don't forget the scrolling marquees, blinking text, and a visitor counter!
2. **Asset Collection** — Gather 3-4 pixelated GIFs or old-school images to give it that authentic aesthetic.
3. **One-Click Deploy** — Drop your code into GitHub and link it to Vercel (both have deep free tiers) to get your site live on the web in minutes.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Act as a web developer from the year 1998. Write the HTML and CSS for a Dawson's Creek fan site. Include a scrolling marquee that says 'Pacey is better than Dawson', blinking buttons, a visitor counter, and a neon green background with purple text.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=bda41574-d9ab-4fab-9ca7-aa09972423b9#card-bda41574-d9ab-4fab-9ca7-aa09972423b9 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## How to run a 10-day AI Learning Sprint

- Shared by: Sarah
- Category: productivity
- Date: April 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=041e2e66-5206-477d-bb8b-3f96994d6ed4#card-041e2e66-5206-477d-bb8b-3f96994d6ed4

### How it works
1. **Focus on Real Problems** — Design a 10-day virtual hackathon focused on real work tasks rather than hypothetical sandbox exercises. This keeps engagement high!
2. **Experiment & Share in Public** — Have participants use a variety of tools and post their progress, wins, and fails in a dedicated Slack channel to build community momentum.
3. **The Big Reveal** — Cap off the sprint with a demo day where everyone shows off their practical solutions and shares reusable prompts or workflows.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I am planning a 10-day internal AI learning sprint for my team. Help me design a 'Day 1 Kickoff' announcement. The goal is for everyone to pick one repetitive manual task from their actual job and try to automate or improve it using AI. Outline the rules, how to share updates in Slack, and how we'll celebrate at the end of the 10 days.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=041e2e66-5206-477d-bb8b-3f96994d6ed4#card-041e2e66-5206-477d-bb8b-3f96994d6ed4 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## The Great Model Bake-Off

- Shared by: Dan
- Category: productivity
- Date: April 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=1a281b89-2124-47c8-a7f1-491eca1ea070#card-1a281b89-2124-47c8-a7f1-491eca1ea070

### How it works
1. **Pick a 'Stress Test' Prompt** — Take a single, complex request—like writing a project plan or explaining a hard concept.
2. **The Three-Way Split** — Run the exact same prompt through ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini simultaneously.
3. **Analyze the Vibe** — Look for who is 'scientific', who is 'rigid', and who feels most 'human'.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I want to compare your personality with other AI models. Please explain the concept of 'Quantum Entanglement' to me, but write it in the style of a witty New Yorker article. Keep it under 300 words.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=1a281b89-2124-47c8-a7f1-491eca1ea070#card-1a281b89-2124-47c8-a7f1-491eca1ea070 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## The 'Tiddlywinks' Morning Briefing

- Shared by: Dan
- Category: fun
- Date: April 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=98d848b4-d7b0-4f1b-977c-8bccb5bea695#card-98d848b4-d7b0-4f1b-977c-8bccb5bea695

### How it works
1. **Script your Morning** — Use an AI to summarize your calendar and top news into a 2-minute script.
2. **Give it a Voice** — Upload that script to ElevenLabs to get a high-quality, realistic voice.
3. **The Screen-Free Sync** — Listen to your briefing while doing something screen-free, like walking the dog.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Look at my schedule and the top 3 tech news stories today. Write a 200-word witty morning briefing script as if you are a friendly London butler named Tiddlywinks.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=98d848b4-d7b0-4f1b-977c-8bccb5bea695#card-98d848b4-d7b0-4f1b-977c-8bccb5bea695 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Instant Policy 'Search Engine'

- Shared by: Dan
- Category: productivity
- Date: April 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=74216166-2770-4520-9a51-34aa46748e27#card-74216166-2770-4520-9a51-34aa46748e27

### How it works
1. **Create the Knowledge Bucket** — Upload your company's SOPs, pricing guides, and brand docs into a NotebookLM (Google).
2. **Query the Policy Brain** — Ask questions like 'What is our policy on X?' instead of digging through folders.
3. **Find the Knowledge Gaps** — Identify gaps in your documentation where the AI can't find a clear answer.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
(Use in NotebookLM): Based on the uploaded SOPs and brand guidelines, what is our official protocol for handling a tier-1 customer support escalation, and what tone should we use in the email?
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=74216166-2770-4520-9a51-34aa46748e27#card-74216166-2770-4520-9a51-34aa46748e27 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## The AI Devil’s Advocate

- Shared by: Alisa
- Category: productivity
- Date: April 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=5bf7ef5b-4956-44d2-b412-f778d0b95157#card-5bf7ef5b-4956-44d2-b412-f778d0b95157

### How it works
1. **Open the Hood** — Go to your 'Custom Instructions' or 'Personalization' settings.
2. **Kill the 'Agreeable' Filter** — Explicitly tell the AI: 'Stop being a yes-man. Challenge my logic and point out flaws.'
3. **Stress-Test an Idea** — Ask for a 'Red Team' review on your next big idea to see the difference.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I want you to act as a critical thinker and a 'Red Teamer.' For every argument I make, I want you to find at least one logical fallacy or potential blind spot. Do not be polite for the sake of it—be rigorous. Use this mindset from now on.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=5bf7ef5b-4956-44d2-b412-f778d0b95157#card-5bf7ef5b-4956-44d2-b412-f778d0b95157 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Meet Your New AI Bestie

- Shared by: Maisha
- Category: fun
- Date: April 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=d00ed428-76aa-43f8-9ba5-355cd20b7b36#card-d00ed428-76aa-43f8-9ba5-355cd20b7b36

### How it works
1. **Draft a Bio** — Give your AI a name, a specific job title, and a quirky backstory.
2. **Set the Relationship Tone** — Tell the AI how it should talk to you (e.g., 'Be my skeptical but supportive chief of staff').
3. **Feed the Memory** — As you chat, remind it of past 'shared' goals to keep the persona evolving.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
From now on, your name is Arthur. You are a retired, slightly grumpy British librarian who is secretly a world-class strategist. You use book metaphors, value brevity over fluff, and you are here to help me organize my chaotic startup ideas. Acknowledge this, Arthur.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=d00ed428-76aa-43f8-9ba5-355cd20b7b36#card-d00ed428-76aa-43f8-9ba5-355cd20b7b36 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Use 'Skills' to supercharge Claude

- Shared by: Simon
- Category: writing
- Date: Mar 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=5b472f81-d206-4205-a178-d01d344b7d82#card-5b472f81-d206-4205-a178-d01d344b7d82

### How it works
1. **Find a pre-made skill** — Visit a repository like Skills.sh to find pre-written expertise files.
2. **Load the expertise** — Look for files containing 15+ years of industry-specific knowledge or coding patterns.
3. **Level up your context** — Attach the skill file to your chat to give the AI a massive head start on complex logic.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I want to create a 'Skill' file for you to use as my personal editor. Please draft a 50-line text file that outlines the strict grammar, tone, and formatting rules based on the Chicago Manual of Style, but with a punchy, modern marketing twist. Here are my top pet peeves I want you to prevent: [Insert list of AI writing tells and personal preferences]
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=5b472f81-d206-4205-a178-d01d344b7d82#card-5b472f81-d206-4205-a178-d01d344b7d82 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Messy notes to project tables

- Shared by: Dan
- Category: productivity
- Date: Mar 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=a6babc7f-ba35-4f96-a63f-e43aa7d5d102#card-a6babc7f-ba35-4f96-a63f-e43aa7d5d102

### How it works
1. **The big dump** — Paste a huge, messy transcript or a pile of meeting notes into the chat.
2. **Define the table structure** — Ask the AI to extract specific columns: Sentiment, Urgency, Action Item, and Owner.
3. **Find the gaps** — Request a list of 'Missing Information' to see what questions were left unanswered in the meeting.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Act as a Project Manager. Analyze the following transcript and create a markdown table with columns for: Action Item, Assigned Owner, Due Date (if mentioned), and Priority Level. Then, list any 'Red Flags' or missing information I should follow up on. [Paste Notes Here]
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=a6babc7f-ba35-4f96-a63f-e43aa7d5d102#card-a6babc7f-ba35-4f96-a63f-e43aa7d5d102 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Build a personalized news curator

- Shared by: Lucinda
- Category: productivity
- Date: Mar 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=77189edd-b6f9-41e9-b3e8-712763e1f781#card-77189edd-b6f9-41e9-b3e8-712763e1f781

### How it works
1. **Create a news bucket** — Create a folder or 'Project' specifically for your daily reading.
2. **Train with examples pigeonhole** — Add 10-20 examples of articles you've liked in the past to teach the AI your 'few-shot' taste.
3. **Automate the filter** — Upload your daily reading list and ask the AI to rate each as 'Essential,' 'Important,' or 'Optional.'

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I’m going to provide several AI news headlines. Based on my interest in 'Agentic Workflows' and 'Productivity Hacks,' please categorize these into: 1. Must Read, 2. Skim if time, 3. Ignore. Here are the articles: [Paste Headlines/Links]
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=77189edd-b6f9-41e9-b3e8-712763e1f781#card-77189edd-b6f9-41e9-b3e8-712763e1f781 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Compare AI models like a pro

- Shared by: Simon
- Category: productivity
- Date: Mar 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=f60728b9-70d4-44a7-bd43-a1324bdbf07b#card-f60728b9-70d4-44a7-bd43-a1324bdbf07b

### How it works
1. **Pick your platform** — Head to a platform like Fal.ai that connects to multiple models simultaneously.
2. **Compare 'Personalities'** — Run a single prompt through four different models (like Flux, Grok, and Google) at once.
3. **Choose the winner** — Review the results to see which AI best captures the artistic style or 'vibe' you want without being locked into one vendor.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Create a cinematic, high-detail photo of a neon-lit cyberpunk bookstore in Tokyo during a rainstorm. Focus on the reflections in the puddles and the cozy warmth inside. Generate versions using Flux, Midjourney, and DALL-E styles.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=f60728b9-70d4-44a7-bd43-a1324bdbf07b#card-f60728b9-70d4-44a7-bd43-a1324bdbf07b — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Build a habit tracker app with zero coding

- Shared by: Alli
- Category: productivity
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=686af855-7527-4fbe-b2db-e9c98cb216c4#card-686af855-7527-4fbe-b2db-e9c98cb216c4

### How it works
1. **Describe what you need** — Alli had 100+ reminders scattered everywhere. She told Claude she wanted one app to manage them all.
2. **Iterate on the artifact** — Claude's artifact feature let her see and tweak the app in real time — adjusting scheduling flexibility with each prompt.
3. **Download and use it** — The final app was downloadable directly from Claude. No app store, no deployment — just a working habit tracker.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I have too many reminders and habits scattered across different apps. Build me a simple habit tracking app where I can: add habits with custom schedules (daily, weekly, specific days), mark them complete, and see a weekly overview. Make it clean and motivating.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=686af855-7527-4fbe-b2db-e9c98cb216c4#card-686af855-7527-4fbe-b2db-e9c98cb216c4 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Vibe-code a live website during a meeting

- Shared by: Simon
- Category: fun
- Date: Jan 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=ae5749fb-a687-4909-9b68-9fc5c8f3bf3e#card-ae5749fb-a687-4909-9b68-9fc5c8f3bf3e

### How it works
1. **Use a local AI model** — Simon used a local model for privacy — no data leaving his machine — and coded a website live during the meetup call.
2. **Push to GitHub + Vercel** — Code goes to GitHub, auto-deploys on Vercel (free), and you can add a custom domain for $10-20/year.
3. **It featured the attendees** — The site he built live actually featured the meeting participants. Real-time vibe coding at its finest.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Help me build a simple, beautiful one-page website about [your topic]. Use a clean modern design with sections for hero, about, features, and contact. Make it ready to deploy on Vercel. Include placeholder content I can easily swap out.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=ae5749fb-a687-4909-9b68-9fc5c8f3bf3e#card-ae5749fb-a687-4909-9b68-9fc5c8f3bf3e — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Catalog your kitchen with a video walk-through

- Shared by: Dan
- Category: fun
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=50629851-822c-44a8-bfd6-7a30a7701831#card-50629851-822c-44a8-bfd6-7a30a7701831

### How it works
1. **Film your pantry** — Dan recorded a quick video walking through his spice rack, oils, and seasonings — that's it.
2. **Let AI inventory it** — The AI identified every ingredient, created a flavor profile assessment, and suggested pairings.
3. **Get recipes that match what you have** — Asked for a recipe using what's actually in the kitchen. Got a Caribbean rum brisket recipe. No grocery run needed.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I'm going to describe what's in my kitchen pantry: [list your spices, oils, sauces, proteins]. Based on what I have, give me a flavor profile assessment and suggest 3 creative dinner recipes I can make tonight without buying anything new.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=50629851-822c-44a8-bfd6-7a30a7701831#card-50629851-822c-44a8-bfd6-7a30a7701831 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Interview prep in 5 minutes flat

- Shared by: Alli
- Category: productivity
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=f5aaf930-7b38-4467-8510-1caea601bf13#card-f5aaf930-7b38-4467-8510-1caea601bf13

### How it works
1. **Dump everything in** — Alli pastes her recruiting notes, the job posting, and the company's website content all into Claude at once.
2. **Get a structured prep doc** — AI generates a Google Doc with company overview, role responsibilities, likely interview questions, and talking points.
3. **Rinse and repeat** — Works for every interview — just swap the inputs. Saves hours of manual research per candidate.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I have a job interview coming up. Here's the job posting: [paste]. Here's what I know about the company: [paste notes]. Generate a structured interview prep document with: company overview, role summary, 10 likely questions with suggested answers, and 3 smart questions I should ask them.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=f5aaf930-7b38-4467-8510-1caea601bf13#card-f5aaf930-7b38-4467-8510-1caea601bf13 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Deep research for nonprofit fundraising

- Shared by: Elizabeth
- Category: productivity
- Date: Jan 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=8cc8eeb2-52a7-4c2b-aca5-4fa46e795970#card-8cc8eeb2-52a7-4c2b-aca5-4fa46e795970

### How it works
1. **Define your research scope** — Elizabeth asked AI to map top cultural institutions, universities, and mental health nonprofits in specific geographic markets.
2. **Cross-reference board members** — The AI found overlapping board members across organizations — gold for identifying warm introductions.
3. **Get a 27-page dossier** — Output included individual donor profiles, giving patterns, and connection maps. Then she turned it into a filterable website.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I work in nonprofit fundraising. Research the top 10 cultural institutions and universities in [your city]. For each, list board members, recent major gifts, and any overlapping board memberships across organizations. Format as a structured report I can use for prospect research.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=8cc8eeb2-52a7-4c2b-aca5-4fa46e795970#card-8cc8eeb2-52a7-4c2b-aca5-4fa46e795970 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Turn yourself into a movie poster hero

- Shared by: Christina
- Category: images
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=9c31ce14-7968-48f6-a27f-872f289fefc0#card-9c31ce14-7968-48f6-a27f-872f289fefc0

### How it works
1. **Upload your photo** — Start with a regular selfie or photo — nothing fancy needed.
2. **Generate and iterate** — Ask AI to create a fictional movie poster starring you, then say "make it more heroic" three times. Each round gets wilder.
3. **Compare across tools** — Fun discovery: Christina and Dan got the SAME movie title using different AI tools (ChatGPT vs Gemini). Try both!

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Here's my photo. Create a dramatic fictional movie poster starring me as the lead. Make it cinematic with a tagline. Now make it more heroic. Again, even MORE heroic. One more time — go full blockbuster.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=9c31ce14-7968-48f6-a27f-872f289fefc0#card-9c31ce14-7968-48f6-a27f-872f289fefc0 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## AI career coach that actually gets you hired

- Shared by: Reed
- Category: productivity
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=c9e15d1c-5d36-41bf-a617-89e3c3db8a1c#card-c9e15d1c-5d36-41bf-a617-89e3c3db8a1c

### How it works
1. **Feed it your story** — Reed uploaded his full career history — PM to design to PM transitions — so Claude understood the narrative arc.
2. **Let it play matchmaker** — Paste a job posting and the AI scores how well you match, flags red flags, and tells you if it's worth applying.
3. **15-minute application kit** — For good matches, it tweaks your resume, writes a cover letter, and preps talking points — all in about 15 minutes.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I want to build an AI career coach. Here's my resume: [paste resume]. For any job posting I share, score my fit out of 10, suggest 3 resume tweaks, draft a cover letter, and list 5 likely interview questions. Be honest if it's a bad match.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=c9e15d1c-5d36-41bf-a617-89e3c3db8a1c#card-c9e15d1c-5d36-41bf-a617-89e3c3db8a1c — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Build a cozy business simulator game

- Shared by: Dan
- Category: fun
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=56857bde-a3b9-49fc-9074-17dc25d55c1c#card-56857bde-a3b9-49fc-9074-17dc25d55c1c

### How it works
1. **Pick your metaphor** — Dan mapped agency metrics to a pixel-art village — tavern = pipeline, counting house = revenue, barracks = team size.
2. **Generate consistent art** — Used Gemini to create all the pixel art assets so everything looked cohesive, like a real Stardew Valley mod.
3. **Vibe-code it together** — Built the whole thing in Cursor ($20/mo) — input your MRR, pipeline, and headcount and watch your village grow.

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I run a small business. Help me design a cozy simulator game where my real business metrics (revenue, pipeline, team size) control a pixel-art village. Start with the concept and 3 building types that map to my KPIs.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=56857bde-a3b9-49fc-9074-17dc25d55c1c#card-56857bde-a3b9-49fc-9074-17dc25d55c1c — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Turn voice memos into blog posts

- Shared by: Derek
- Category: productivity
- Date: Jan 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=b00906d3-7c9d-4977-a843-7462429d2027#card-b00906d3-7c9d-4977-a843-7462429d2027

### How it works
1. **Record your thoughts** — Derek recorded a 10-minute voice memo while walking his dog about a business idea.
2. **Transcribe & structure** — He used Whisper to transcribe, then asked Claude to turn the ramble into a structured blog post.
3. **Polish & publish** — One more pass for tone adjustments and he had a 800-word post ready for LinkedIn!

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I'm going to paste a rough, unstructured transcript of my voice memo. Please turn it into a well-structured 600-800 word blog post with a catchy title, introduction, 3 main sections, and a conclusion. Keep my authentic voice but make it professional.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=b00906d3-7c9d-4977-a843-7462429d2027#card-b00906d3-7c9d-4977-a843-7462429d2027 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Custom bedtime stories for my kids

- Shared by: Anika
- Category: writing
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=1ae3d6f2-ee0c-4c26-b138-16b69c06eb72#card-1ae3d6f2-ee0c-4c26-b138-16b69c06eb72

### How it works
1. **Set the scene** — Anika told ChatGPT her kids' names, ages, and favorite things (dinosaurs & princesses).
2. **Generate the story** — She asked for a 5-minute bedtime story combining both interests with a gentle moral lesson.
3. **Add illustrations** — She used DALL·E to generate a cover image and 3 scene illustrations in watercolor style!

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Write a 5-minute bedtime story for a 5-year-old named Lily who loves dinosaurs and butterflies. Include a gentle lesson about sharing. Make it whimsical and fun!
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=1ae3d6f2-ee0c-4c26-b138-16b69c06eb72#card-1ae3d6f2-ee0c-4c26-b138-16b69c06eb72 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Summarize boring PDFs in seconds

- Shared by: James
- Category: writing
- Date: Nov 2025
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=76e075d2-8c92-48c0-a497-d8eaca0baa28#card-76e075d2-8c92-48c0-a497-d8eaca0baa28

### How it works
1. **Upload the document** — James uploaded a 40-page HOA report into Claude and asked for a 5-bullet summary.
2. **Ask follow-up questions** — He then asked 'What are the 3 things that will cost me money?' and got instant clarity.
3. **Share with neighbors** — He pasted the summary into the neighborhood group chat and became the hero of the building! 🏆

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I'm going to paste a long document below. Please give me: 1) A 5-bullet summary, 2) The 3 most important action items, 3) Anything that might cost me money. Here's the document: [paste your document]
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=76e075d2-8c92-48c0-a497-d8eaca0baa28#card-76e075d2-8c92-48c0-a497-d8eaca0baa28 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## Making my cat famous on Instagram

- Shared by: Priya
- Category: fun
- Date: Dec 2025
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=a03b6a54-0e75-4605-b1b2-baa9cf5c6804#card-a03b6a54-0e75-4605-b1b2-baa9cf5c6804

### How it works
1. **Write captions in bulk** — Priya uploaded 10 cat photos and asked GPT to write punny, engaging captions for each one.
2. **Generate hashtag sets** — She asked for 3 different hashtag strategies: viral reach, niche community, and local discovery.
3. **Schedule & post** — She pasted everything into her scheduler and her cat gained 2K followers in a month! 🐱

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Write 5 funny, punny Instagram captions for a photo of an orange tabby cat sitting in a cardboard box. Include relevant hashtags for maximum reach.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=a03b6a54-0e75-4605-b1b2-baa9cf5c6804#card-a03b6a54-0e75-4605-b1b2-baa9cf5c6804 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## AI meal planner that actually works

- Shared by: Marcus
- Category: productivity
- Date: Jan 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=db7619e4-4151-4036-a083-11d808e87379#card-db7619e4-4151-4036-a083-11d808e87379

### How it works
1. **List your constraints** — Marcus told Claude his budget ($75/week), dietary needs (vegetarian), and kitchen skill level (beginner).
2. **Generate the plan** — He asked for a 5-day meal plan with a consolidated grocery list sorted by store aisle.
3. **Iterate & refine** — He swapped out meals he didn't like and asked for substitutions — the AI remembered his preferences!

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
I'm a beginner cook on a $80/week budget. Create a 5-day vegetarian meal plan with a consolidated grocery list sorted by store section. Keep recipes under 30 minutes.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=db7619e4-4151-4036-a083-11d808e87379#card-db7619e4-4151-4036-a083-11d808e87379 — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

## How to make a coloring book

- Shared by: Sarah
- Category: images
- Date: Feb 2026
- Link: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=53d7d9f0-a933-43bd-a649-08646230e81d#card-53d7d9f0-a933-43bd-a649-08646230e81d

### How it works
1. **Pick a theme** — Sarah chose 'underwater creatures' and asked ChatGPT to brainstorm 12 animals kids would love.
2. **Generate line art** — Using DALL·E, she prompted: 'Simple black and white line art of a smiling octopus, coloring book style, no shading.'
3. **Compile into a PDF** — She dropped all 12 images into Canva, added page numbers, and exported a print-ready PDF!

### Try it now (copy this prompt)

```
Create a simple black and white line art drawing of a friendly dragon, coloring book style, no shading, suitable for children aged 4-8.
```

Source: https://ai.learntoscale.us/?card=53d7d9f0-a933-43bd-a649-08646230e81d#card-53d7d9f0-a933-43bd-a649-08646230e81d — more ideas at https://ai.learntoscale.us, AI training at https://www.learntoscale.us

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