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                Recommended Tools
              
          
    Recommended Tools

Note: None of the tools mentioned in this list are sponsored or affiliated. These are simply tools I’ve used, explored, or consistently recommended because I genuinely believe they offer real value. My goal is to save you time, help you work smarter, and share resources that have made a meaningful difference in my own work.
Recommended Approach

Base Toolkit + Rapid Learning

Consider the following:

There are already more tools available than you can possibly use
The pace of new tool development is lightning fast (and accelerating)
Many specialized tools may become obsolete as foundation models improve


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                Getting Started with AI Assisted Emails
              
          
    Reducing Email Anxiety with AI

Writing emails seems like it should be simple, but organizing your thoughts, adjusting the tone, and capturing the nuances of a situation before hitting "send" can quickly become more complex than expected. This guide will show you how to use AI as your email assistant, making the process less stressful and turning you into a more effective communicator. Let's look at two major advantages of using AI for email writing and how to get started:
2 Two Key Advantages of AI-Assisted Emails

AI assistance really shines when you need to produce one of the following:
1. Neutral, Measured Responses in High-Tension Situations


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                A basic guide on what's a prompt, a few pointers, and libraries of examples. 
              
          
    Intro to Prompting

Prompting is an essential skill for anyone looking to interact with advanced language models effectively. Whether you're a professional or simply curious about using AI in your daily life, understanding how to craft good prompts is key to getting accurate, relevant, and creative responses.
What's a Prompt?

A prompt is the instruction you give to an AI to guide its response. It sets the context and clarifies your intent, ensuring the AI delivers a relevant and accurate answer.
In essence, a prompt acts as the blueprint for the response. The clearer and more specific your prompt is, the better the AI can understand your intent and produce a useful output. Whether you're asking a simple question or crafting a complex request, the quality of your prompt directly impacts the quality of the results you receive.

  
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                Simple AI glossary with key foundational terms. 
              
          
    AI Glossary for Beginners
Agent
A software entity that can perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously, often leveraging AI models to make decisions, interact with users, and execute commands within a system.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The field of computer science that focuses on creating systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, and problem-solving.
Embeddings
Mathematical representations of words, phrases, or other data in a high-dimensional space that allow AI models to understand relationships and similarities between them.

  
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                Article Summary: This guide helps you identify where AI can save you time, improve your workflow, and give you an edge, whether it’s automating tedious tasks, enhancing communication, or streamlining data analysis.
              
          
    First Steps into AI

Disclaimer:

Check your company’s policy on AI tools before using AI for work-related tasks. Some organizations have strict guidelines on AI usage, especially for handling sensitive data.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI for Work


This guide is designed to help non-technical people with no prior AI experience get started using AI tools. The goal is to reduce anxiety around AI and turn uncertainty into confidence through knowledge and hands-on experimentation. Let’s get started.