Build a reading list on a new topic
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini
Get an ordered starting reading list for an unfamiliar subject.
The problem
New topics are overwhelming and it's hard to know where to start.
What this skill does
AI suggests a beginner-to-deeper sequence and what each item teaches.
When to use it
- Use when starting to learn something from scratch.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: order matters — basics first saves you from confusion later.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
what should I read about this
Build an ordered learning list for [topic], from absolute basics to intermediate. For each item: what it covers, why it's at this stage, and what I'll be able to do after. Note where I should verify claims myself.
Why this works
An ordered list with 'what you'll learn' keeps you from drowning in random sources.
Practice task
Choose a topic you want to learn and build your starting list.
Self-check
- The list goes basics-first, then deeper
- Each item says what you'll learn
- It reminds you to verify key claims yourself
Common mistakes to avoid
- Getting a random pile with no order
- No sense of what each item teaches
- Trusting suggested sources without checking
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