The AI Power User Field Guide

A 15-Step Framework for Becoming an AI-Augmented Professional

By Mike Gross

"Everyone's talking about how AI works. No one's talking about how to actually use it."

14 Steps
4 Phases
50+ Techniques

The Four Phases

Foundation
Steps 1-3
Break through hesitation and start using AI for real tasks. Basic queries and research.
Proficiency
Steps 4-6
AI becomes a thought partner. Build prompt systems and master multiple models.
Integration
Steps 7-10
Custom GPTs, integrations, specialized tools, and multi-modal capabilities.
Mastery
Steps 11-14
Structured systems, autonomous agents, building AI apps, and desktop AI.

Who This Is For

Knowledge Workers
Professionals who work with information, documents, and communication daily.
Leaders & Managers
Those responsible for strategy, decision-making, and team productivity.
Ambitious Professionals
Anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve and maximize their impact.

Key Principles

1

Practical Over Theoretical

Every step includes real prompts and examples you can use immediately.

2

Progressive Complexity

Each step builds on the previous. Master one before moving to the next.

3

Tool-Agnostic Approach

Skills transfer across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and emerging AI tools.

4

Immediate Application

Apply what you learn to real work tasks the same day you learn it.

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