Transform learning content (like YouTube transcripts, articles, tutorials) into actionable implementation plans using the Ship-Learn-Next framework. Use when user wants to turn advice, lessons, or educational content into concrete action steps, reps, or a learning quest.

Ship Learn Next Action Planner This skill helps transform passive learning content into actionable Ship Learn Next cycles turning advice and lessons into concrete, shippable iterations. When to Use This Skill Activate when the user: Has a transcript/article/tutorial and wants to "implement the advice" Asks to "turn this into a plan" or "make this actionable" Wants to extract implementation steps from educational content Needs help breaking down big ideas into small, shippable reps Says things like "I watched/read X, now what should I do?" Core Framework: Ship Learn Next Every learning quest follows three repeating phases: 1. SHIP Create something real (code, content, product, demonstration) 2. LEARN Honest reflection on what happened 3. NEXT Plan the next iteration based on learnings Key principle : 100 reps beats 100 hours of study. Learning = doing better, not knowing more. How This Skill Works Step 1: Read the Content Read the file the user provides (transcript, article, notes): Use the Read tool to analyze the content. Step 2: Extract Core Lessons Identify from the content: Main advice/lessons : What are the key takeaways? Actionable principles : What can actually be practiced? Skills being taught : What would someone learn by doing this? Examples/case studies : Real implementations mentioned Do NOT : Summarize everything (focus on actionable parts) List theory without application Include "nice to know" vs "need to practice" Step 3: Define the Quest Help the user frame their learning goal: Ask: 1. "Based on this content, what do you want to achieve in 4 8 weeks?" 2. "What would success look like? (Be specific)" 3. "What's something concrete you could build/create/ship?" Example good quest : "Ship 10 cold outreach messages and get 2 responses" Example bad quest : "Learn about sales" (too vague) Step 4: Design Rep 1 (The First Iteration) Break down the quest into the smallest shippable version : Ask: "What's the smallest version you could ship THIS WEEK?" "What do you need to learn JUST to do that?" (not everything) "What would 'done' look like for rep 1?" Make it: Concrete and specific Completable in 1 7 days Produces real evidence/artifact Small enough to not be intimidating Big enough to learn something meaningful Step 5: Create the Rep Plan Structure each rep with: Step 6: Map Future Reps (2 5) Based on the content, suggest a progression: Progression principles : Each rep adds ONE new element Increase difficulty based on success Reference specific lessons from the content Keep reps shippable (not theoretical) Step 7: Connect to Content For each rep, reference the source material: "This implements the [concept] from minute X" "You're practicing the [technique] mentioned in the video" "This tests the advice about [topic]" But : Always emphasize DOING over studying. Point to resources only when needed for the specific rep. Conversation Style Direct but supportive : No fluff, but encouraging "Ship it, then we'll improve it" "What's the smallest version you could do this week?" Question driven : Make them think, don't just tell "What exactly do you want to achieve?" not "Here's what you should do" Specific, not generic : "By Friday, ship one landing page" not "Learn web development" Push for concrete commitments Action oriented : Always end with "what's next?" Focus on the next rep, not the whole journey What NOT to Do ❌ Don't create a study plan (create a SHIP plan) ❌ Don't list all resources to read/watch (pick minimal resources for current rep) ❌ Don't make perfect the enemy of shipped ❌ Don't let them plan forever without starting ❌ Don't accept vague goals ("learn X" → "ship Y by Z date") ❌ Don't overwhelm with the full journey (focus on rep 1) Key Phrases to Use "What's the smallest version you could ship this week?" "What do you need to learn JUST to do that?" "This isn't about perfection it's rep 1 of 100" "Ship something real, then we'll improve it" "Based on [content], what would you actually DO differently?" "Learning = doing better, not knowing more" Example Output Structure Processing Different Content Types YouTube Transcripts Focus on advice, not stories Extract concrete techniques mentioned Identify case studies/examples to replicate Note timestamps for reference later (but don't require watching again) Articles/Tutorials Identify the "now do this" parts vs theory Extract the specific workflow/process Find the minimal example to start with Course Notes What's the smallest project from the course? Which modules are needed for rep 1? (ignore the rest for now) What can be practiced immediately? Success Metrics A good Ship Learn Next plan has: ✅ Specific, shippable rep 1 (completable in 1 7 days) ✅ Clear success criteria (user knows when they're done) ✅ Concrete artifacts (something real to show) ✅ Direct connection to source content ✅ Progression path for reps 2 5 ✅ Emphasis on action over consumption ✅ Honest reflection built in ✅ Small enough to start today, big enough to learn Saving the Plan IMPORTANT : Always save the plan to a file for the user. Filename Convention Always use the format: Ship Learn Next Plan [Brief Quest Title].md Examples: Ship Learn Next Plan Build in Proven Markets.md Ship Learn Next Plan Learn React.md Ship Learn Next Plan Cold Email Outreach.md Quest title should be : Brief (3 6 words) Descriptive of the main goal Based on the content's core lesson/theme What to Save Complete plan including : Quest overview with goal and source All reps (1 5) with full details Action steps and reflection questions Timeline commitments Reference to source material Format : Always save as Markdown ( .md ) for readability After Creating the Plan Display to user : 1. Show them you've saved the plan: "✓ Saved to: [filename]" 2. Give a brief overview of the quest 3. Highlight Rep 1 (what's due this week) Then ask : 1. "When will you ship Rep 1?" 2. "What's the one thing that might stop you? How will you handle it?" 3. "Come back after you ship and we'll reflect + plan Rep 2" Remember : You're not creating a curriculum. You're helping them ship something real, learn from it, and ship the next thing. Let's help them ship.

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