What we cover
A calm, guided path from “I’m not a computer person” to a working personal system. No coding, no jargon, no getting lost.
- 0:00 – 0:15
Welcome & the big idea. Why a workspace of files you own beats a browser chatbot — shown live. - 0:15 – 0:30
Setup & orientation. Get VS Code and Copilot Chat working, and ask your first grounded question with@workspace. - 0:30 – 0:50
Win #1 — the money audit. Find real savings in your subscriptions and spending. - 0:50 – 1:10
Win #2 — doctor-visit prep. Build a one-page health summary and questions — plus the privacy habits that matter. - 1:10 – 1:25
Win #3 — a major decision. Pressure-test a real choice with the AI as your devil’s advocate. - 1:25 – 1:45
Model switching & privacy. Same prompt, three models. Local vs. cloud, backups, and staying in control. - 1:45 – 2:00
Make it stick. Your weekly review ritual, a prompt library, and a take-home checklist.
Who it’s for
✅ Perfect if you…
- Feel like AI is passing you by and want to catch up fast.
- Want more control over money, health, and life admin.
- Are not technical — and want it kept that way.
- Care about privacy and owning your own data.
🚫 Not the right fit if you…
- Want to learn to code, use Git, or build software.
- Are looking for medical, tax, legal, or investment advice.
- Prefer a passive lecture over rolling up your sleeves.