Chapter 16 · 7 lessons · 787 min

AI Agents & Automation

Stop chatting. Start delegating. Let AI run the boring stuff while you sleep.

Lessons in this chapter

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  1. 1
    What Is an AI Agent (in Plain English)?
    Chatbots talk. Agents do. The mental model behind tools that act on your behalf.
    113 min
  2. 2
    Custom GPTs, Claude Projects & Gemini Gems
    Build your own personal AI experts — no code, no API, ready in 10 minutes.
    114 min
  3. 3
    Automation Stacks: n8n, Make, Zapier + AI
    Wire AI into the apps you already use. The 'no-code' superpower that runs your business while you sleep.
    115 min
  4. 4
    MCP & Connectors: Plugging AI Into Your Tools
    The 'USB-C for AI' — how AI assistants safely connect to your databases, files, and APIs.
    112 min
  5. 5
    Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
    The 5 traps beginners fall into when working on ai agents & automation — and the fix for each.
    111 min
  6. 6
    A Real-World Walkthrough
    A start-to-finish example of applying ai agents & automation to a real project you can copy.
    111 min
  7. 7
    Mental Models That Actually Help
    The 3 mental models we keep coming back to when things get hard in ai agents & automation.
    111 min