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