By MC Salmon, IMMachines

Ever tried to learn something new in AI — like building a chatbot or understanding “RAG” systems — and felt like you’d just walked into a NASA control room?
Yeah… me too.

Most tutorials assume you already speak fluent Python. But what if you could teach AI how to teach you, in plain English, at your own pace?

That’s exactly what this system does — using NotebookLM, Google’s new AI learning tool.

It’s a way to learn smarter, not harder — turning AI into your private teacher.

🧩 The Core Idea

Stop trying to learn like a developer.
Start building a learning system that matches how you think.

NotebookLM helps you collect the right info, organize it, and learn it through reports, podcasts, videos, and quizzes — all tailored to your level.

It’s like having an AI tutor who knows your learning style.

🚀 The 3-Step IMMachines Learning System

Here’s the simple framework anyone can follow:

Step 1: Curate — Find the Right Sources

Most people waste time on bad tutorials.
Instead, ask NotebookLM to find specific source types so you learn from the best mix of content.

Example prompts:

  • “Find me Reddit posts where beginners explain RAG in plain English.”

  • “Find me YouTube videos that teach LangChain for non-developers.”

  • “Find me PDFs from official sites like LangChain or OpenAI.”

  • “Find me enterprise case studies showing how real companies use RAG.”

You can also pull in your Google Drive or Perplexity Deep Research results.

👉 Goal: Collect 6–9 great sources — not 50 random ones.

Step 2: Absorb — Learn in Your Own Style

Everyone learns differently. NotebookLM lets you choose your learning mode.

🧾 Reports

Ask it to explain things layer by layer:

“Explain RAG as if I’m a beginner, then go one level deeper each time.”

It’ll build you a step-by-step study guide.

🎧 Podcasts

Turn your topic into a two-person conversation — one host is a beginner, the other an expert.
Perfect for learning while you walk, drive, or make tea.

🎥 Videos

Ask for a slide-style video that walks you through:

  • What it is

  • How it works

  • Common mistakes

  • What to learn first

Suddenly, complex AI ideas start to feel manageable.

Step 3: Prove — Test What You Actually Know

You don’t truly learn until you use what you’ve learned.

🃏 Flashcards

Create question cards that test your thinking, not your memory:

“What would I do if someone uploaded a 200-page PDF for my chatbot?”

🧩 Quizzes

Ask for multiple-choice tests that combine several ideas:

“If my chatbot gives short, incomplete answers, what’s most likely wrong?”

These quick tests expose what you don’t understand yet — before it bites you later.

🛠️ Mini Project

Finally, build a tiny real thing — like a simple FAQ bot using one PDF.
You’ll learn more from one mini-build than ten tutorials.

⚙️ The 7-Day Plan

Day Focus Output
1 Curate sources 6–9 quality links
2 Generate reports Summary + roadmap
3 Create podcast Listen while walking
4 Make a video overview Visual clarity
5 Build flashcards 10 quick tests
6 Take quiz See what stuck
7 Build small project Real-world practice

Repeat the same pattern for your next topic.

🧰 Use Your IMMachines Tools

These GPTs make the process even smoother:

  • Prompt Builder Pro – create perfect NotebookLM prompts

  • From Chaos to Clarity – plan your 7-day learning sprint

  • Copy Pro Engine – turn your notes into content

  • Business Problem Solver – fix blocks when you get stuck

💭 Mindset Shift

Learning complex stuff isn’t about grinding harder.
It’s about designing a system that fits your brain.

  • Learn in layers

  • Test early

  • Ship small

  • Repeat

That’s how knowledge turns into skill.

“The future of learning isn’t AI teaching you —
it’s you teaching AI how to teach you.”
— Wyndo, AI Maker

🪄 Quick Recap

✅ Collect focused sources
✅ Learn in your favourite formats (read, listen, watch)
✅ Test yourself
✅ Build something small
✅ Improve as you go

That’s how modern solopreneurs can learn anything — AI, marketing, health, or finance — 10× faster.