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AI Course · Module 05

Breaking down a big task

A huge request all at once? The AI hands you mush. The same request, split into steps? It turns sharp and thorough. Compare the two 👇

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The game · all at once vs step by step

"Organise the launch of my website for me"

Toggle between the two ways of asking. Watch the difference in quality.

What this teaches you

Small chunks = big results

🪜 One step at a time

Split a big request into sub-tasks. The AI handles each chunk in depth, instead of skimming the whole thing.

🔁 Move by back-and-forth

Validate a step, then move to the next. You keep control and fix things as you go.

Check that you got it

2 quick questions

1. Why does a huge request give a shallow answer?

Right: too much at once = it spreads its attention thin and stays on the surface. Break it down, and each part becomes solid.

2. Good reflex facing a big project?

Right: "first do X, then we'll look at Y". Back-and-forth = quality and control.

What to remember

  • Big request = surface-level answer. The AI spreads its attention thin.
  • Split into steps: each chunk gets handled in depth.
  • Move by back-and-forth: validate, then carry on. You stay in control.