The process for completing this task:

This assignment is a direct application of what we covered in our first workshop. The goal is to get your learning momentum going by focusing on small, consistent steps.

You have five working days to complete this assignment. Remember, the goal is to dedicate just 30 minutes a day to this process, a minimal effective dose to build a new habit with sustainable flow.

This is a continuous learning process. The plan you create is a living document that you will share with BVisionRY for us to check in on your progress and support your journey.

Your Task:

1.Gather Materials: Using the AI prompt we discussed, collect your learning materials for your #1 prioritized skill. You need to gather 50 articles, 30 videos, and 20 podcasts.

 Your AI Prompt: 

Task: Act as a research assistant to gather learning materials on a specified topic. Your goal is to find the most relevant, high-quality resources available.

Instructions:

• Find and provide links to 50 authoritative articles.
• Find and provide links to 30 highly-rated videos from platforms like YouTube.
• Find and provide links to 20 popular podcasts or podcast episodes.
• Ensure all links are active and functional.
• Do not include any duplicate links.
• Format your final output as a clear list of links under three headings: "Articles," "Videos," and "Podcasts."

Please provide the learning materials for this topic: [Insert the specific skill here]

2. Choose a Tool: Go through the materials you've gathered and identify at least one tool or technique that resonates with you. This is something you can try in the real world to practice your new skill.

If you wish, AI may help you out with this and extract the tools from the learning material for you. Here is a prompt for you to use: 

Task: Act as a research assistant for a participant in a leadership development program. Your goal is to analyze the provided learning material to identify specific, actionable tools that I can practice in order to learn the skill  for a skills development assignment.

Definition of a "Tool": A tool is not a theory; it's a specific, repeatable action you can use to practice a skill in a real-world situation.

Example: If the skill is Active Listening, a tool is Paraphrasing because it's a specific action you can take in a conversation to practice active listening.

Instructions:

1. Analyze the provided content, which includes the articles, videos, and podcasts listed below.
2. Identify all distinct, actionable tools or strategies for the target skill.
3. For each tool, provide a clear explanation of what it is.
4. For each tool, provide a brief, step-by-step "how-to" guide on how a beginner can start practicing it immediately.
5. List the original source (article, video, or podcast) for each tool. If a tool is a common practice (e.g., Meditation), note "General Practice" as the source.
6. Format the final output as a CSV file with the following headers: Tool, Explanation, How-To Use it, and Source. The response should be concise and focused on the tools, explanations, how-to use it, and source information. Do not include any theory or general information. I want each one of these requests presented in a different column. 
7. I want you to come up with all the tools, do not exclude any 

Material to be Analyzed:

[ADD HERE THE SKILL AND THE LEARNING MATERIALS TO BE ANALYZED]

You will receive the information as a text. The trick is to copy the raw text from the file and then use a specific function in Google Sheets that recognizes the commas as column separators.

Here's a step-by-step guide to get the data into separate columns:

• Select All Text: Highlight and copy all the content from the file on the right side of your screen.
• Open a New Google Sheet: Go to Google Sheets and create a new, blank spreadsheet.
• Paste the Data: Click on the first cell (A1) and paste the copied text. The entire list will likely be pasted into that single column. Don't worry, this is the first step.
• Split the Text into Columns: With the first column still selected, go to the Google Sheets menu and click on Data > Split text to columns. Make sure that you select one cell at a time. 
• Choose the Separator: A small pop-up window will appear. It will likely automatically detect that the text is separated by commas. If it doesn't, click the dropdown menu and select Comma.

3. Create Your Practice Plan: In your shared Google Sheet, describe exactly how you will apply the tool. Be specific about the situations or interactions you will use it in.

1. • Example: If your skill is active listening and your tool is paraphrasing, your practice plan could be to use this tool in your next meeting with a specific person at work.

4. Record Your Observations: After you've tried the tool, go back to your Google Sheet and add your comments and observations. What happened? What did you notice? How did the interaction feel?

By completing this assignment, you are not just building a plan, you are actively creating a habit of continuous growth, one small step at a time.