The Morning Prompt

Claude Cowork vs Claude Code: From Asking To Building

AI tools are getting smarter. But the real challenge is learning when the tool becomes the limitation. In Episode 8 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will break down the difference between Claude Chat, Claude Cowork, and Claude Code… and why most people are still thinking too small about what AI can actually do. Through real-life examples like booking golf tee times, scheduling barber appointments, and building a personalized “Open Brain” assistant, they explore what happens when AI stops being just a chatbot and starts becoming infrastructure for your life and work.  Kyle and Will walk through: * The difference between AI as a collaborator, assistant, and engineer * Why “code” no longer just means coding * How AI tools can automate parts of your personal life * The hidden frustrations and constraints inside today’s AI platforms * Why APIs matter, and how systems talk to each other * The tradeoff between simplicity, security, customization, and control * Why experimentation and curiosity matter more than technical expertise Their biggest takeaway: AI isn’t just about getting answers anymore. It’s about designing systems around how you live and work. And the people who learn to think this way early will have a massive advantage. 🎧 Listen now and start thinking alongside AI. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:26 - Kyle & Will Catch Up 1:43 - The Deep Pour 14:40 - A moment from our sponsor, GTMIFY.IO 15:23 - The Deep Pour, cont’d  20:21 - Something To Sip On

AI isn’t coming; it’s already here - with Amy Sawtell

AI isn’t coming; it’s already here. And most people are still waiting to be told how to use it. In Episode 7 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle sits down with Amy Sawtell, a technology consultant who has spent her career helping organizations work smarter, to break down how AI actually shows up in real life. Amy walks through: • The exact AI tools she uses daily, and why she switched from ChatGPT to Claude • How she uses AI for research, decision making, and even major life moments • Why prompting is the skill most people are missing • Where AI fails, and why blindly trusting it can backfire • How to think about AI at work versus in your personal life • Why creativity matters more than technical skill in this new era And her biggest message: Start now. Because the people who experiment early aren’t just saving time, they are producing better work. If you’ve been overwhelmed by AI, this episode is your reset. 🎧 Listen now and start thinking alongside AI. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:28 - Guest Intro  6:17 - The Deep Pour 01:07 - Meet Amy Sawtell 31:49 - A moment from our sponsor, GTMIFY.IO 32:33 - Amy’s final tips

Collaborating with AI: A More Human Way to Use It

What if you didn’t have to figure AI out on your own? In Episode 6 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will introduce a different way to approach it. Think of AI like a buddy system. They walk through how they actually use AI in their day-to-day lives. Collaborating with teammates, talking through ideas, and using it as a shared space to think more clearly. Because AI starts to click when it stops feeling like a tool you’re supposed to master… and starts feeling like something you can use alongside other people. This episode covers: * 00:00 - Welcome * 00:27- What’s Brewing? * 09:08 - The Deep Pour * 33:13 - Our Sponsors * 34:39 - Something to Sip On * 37:16 - Tune into the Next Episode (Collaborating with AI)

Advanced Prompting: From Search Bar to Thinking Partner

In Episode 5 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will move beyond basic prompts and break down the real skill behind better AI outcomes: context. Using a real-world example, Kyle walks through how he built a context file to research and create a 12-week LinkedIn content plan, without losing his voice, perspective, or expertise. Instead of typing one long prompt and hoping for magic, they explore how to: • Build a structured context file • Define your role, audience, scope, and constraints • Stress-test your thinking with subject-matter “panels” • Use transcripts and interviews to deepen AI knowledge • Choose the right file format (Markdown vs Word vs PDF) • Stay human-in-the-loop to avoid “work slop” The key lesson? AI works best when you think before you prompt. Advanced prompting isn’t about tricks. It’s about clarity, iteration, and ownership. When you do it right, AI stops acting like a search bar and starts working like a thinking partner. Sip your coffee. Let’s make AI more useful, together. This episode covers: * 00:00 - Welcome * 00:36 - What’s Brewing? * 08:54 - The Deep Pour * 25:27 - Our Sponsors * 26:54 - Something to Sip On * 29:26 - Tune into the Next Episode (Collaborating with AI)

AI Agents: What They Are and How to Use Them Today.

AI agents are the next step beyond prompting. In Episode 4 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will break down what AI agents actually are and how they differ from simple automation or chatbots. Instead of just answering questions, agents can take a goal, reason through the steps, and act on your behalf. In this episode, they: • Explain automation vs. true agency • Debunk common myths about ChatGPT and “agents” • Demo Agent Mode live • Share practical ways anyone can start experimenting today No hype. No jargon. Just a clear, real-world look at where AI is headed, and how to use it now. Sip your coffee. Let’s make sense of AI agents together. This episode covers: * 00:00 - Welcome * 00:39 - What’s Brewing? * 06:52 - The Deep Pour * 17:03 - Our Sponsors * 18:28 - The Deep Pour, continued * 27:06 - Something to Sip On * 29:33 - Tune into the Next Episode (Advanced Prompting)