AI for Beginners: The Everyday Person’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence

By Wayne Hayes

This 10-minute read is for anyone, from age 12 to 52, who’s ready to stop wasting time and start working smart using AI.

What You’ll Learn:

• What AI really is: Not robots, just smart tools like Siri, ChatGPT, or Alexa that help you think, write, and create.

• How to talk to AI (Prompting 101): Clear, specific questions = better answers.

• Starter prompts you can use now: From science project ideas to writing captions or breaking down complex topics.

• How creatives & entrepreneurs can use AI: From branding and social media to email marketing and product names.

• Tips to get better results: Use bullet points, ask for rewrites, and give context.

• Staying safe with AI: Don’t share personal info. Double-check important facts.

• Mini-challenges: Practice using AI in your free time to create, grow, and stay productive.

Final Word:
I used to stay busy without building anything. But once I started using AI with purpose, I got faster, clearer, and more focused. AI doesn’t replace you, it reflects your mindset. The sharper your questions, the better your results.

This book gives you the starting point. What you do with it is up to you.