Chapter 10 Companion
Building Your
AI Workflow.
Chapter 10 puts it all together. Meet Rosa, Marcus, and Priya as they build practical daily habits that make AI work for them. See the 12-minute morning routine, no-code automations, and a personal AI playbook that you can adapt for your own life.
Characters: Rosa Gutierrez, Marcus Chen, and Priya, returning characters
Key Takeaways
The 12-Minute Morning Routine
A personalized news briefing, daily planning with AI, and one moment of inspiration. Replaces anxious scrolling.
No-Code Automations
Zapier, IFTTT, Make.com, connect your apps without code. Save hours each week on repetitive tasks.
Your AI Playbook
A living document of your best prompts organized by life area. Never rediscover what works.
When NOT to Use AI
Emotional decisions, accountability moments, genuine creativity, and moments worth sitting with.
Morning Routine Prompts
Personalized News Briefing
MorningYou know I care about: [topic 1], [topic 2], [topic 3], and [topic 4]. Give me three sentences on each that matter to me today. Keep it under 200 words total. Nothing scary, just what I need to know.
Daily Planning
MorningI'm going to [list your activities for the day]. Given that I have [energy level, high/normal/tired], what order should I do these in? When should I eat? When should I take breaks? Give me a suggested timeline.
Morning Inspiration
MorningI'm working on [project or goal]. What's one approach I haven't considered?
Automation & Playbook Prompts
Identify Automation Opportunities
AutomationI'm a [your role] and here are 10 tasks I do every week: [list your tasks]. Which of these could be automated using no-code tools like Zapier or IFTTT? For each, briefly explain what the automation would look like (trigger → action).
Estimate/Proposal Writing
PlaybookI run a [type of business]. I need to write an estimate for a client who wants [describe the job]. Write a professional but friendly estimate with: description, timeline, price breakdown, what's included/not, and a personal touch. Tone: Professional but warm.
Saying No Gracefully
PlaybookA client has asked me to [request you can't fulfill]. I need to decline politely while maintaining the relationship. Write a brief response that acknowledges the request, explains why I can't do it, offers an alternative if possible, and keeps the door open. Tone: Warm, honest, respectful.
Health Research (With Boundaries)
PlaybookI want to understand [health topic or lab result]. Explain this in plain language (assume smart but not a medical professional). Include: what it means, normal vs. concerning, questions for my doctor, relevant lifestyle factors. Important: I'm using this to prepare for a doctor conversation, not self-diagnose.
Staying Current Prompts
PlaybookSummarize the most important AI developments from this past week that would matter to a [your role/interest]. Focus on: new tools I could actually use, changes to existing tools, one trend I should be aware of. Keep it under 200 words. Skip hype.
The Best Workflow is One You'll Actually Stick With
Rosa's 12-minute morning routine works because it's short and intentional. Marcus's automations save hours because he started with one and scaled up. Priya's playbook keeps growing because she writes down what works. The point isn't to do everything in this chapter, it's to find what fits your life and make it a habit.
The Neuron: AI research made simple
Zapier (easiest entry point)
Live Transcribe, Be My Eyes, JAWS
Build Your Workflow This Week.
Start with the 12-minute morning routine. Pick one task to automate. Document your first three winning prompts. Join readers building workflows that actually work for their lives.
Last verified: September 1, 2026