Let me ask you something.

Have you ever wished you had someone—an assistant—who just got you? Someone who managed your schedule. They helped you stay focused and reminded you of the small stuff. Maybe they even helped your kids with homework while you were making dinner?

What if I told you that you could build that assistant yourself? No I am not talking about adapting Siri or Alexa. I am talking about an AI Assistant that you can specifically design for your individual needs. One that will grow with you over time. One that you can teach new skills as your become more comfortable and aware of it’s capabilities.

And no—you don’t need to be a tech genius to do it.

The world of Artificial Intelligence is fascinating. However, I believe that the next step forward for us is using AI to help us in our everyday lives. Most people today are complaining about having too much to do. An AI Personal Assistant can learn to take over some tasks for you. You can teach it these tasks. You can also train it to be aware of when certain things happen and to notify you.

So… What Exactly Is an AI Assistant?

Like I said above, I’m not talking about Siri or Alexa. I’m talking about something smarter—and way more personal. An assistant that listens when you speak. One that understands what you mean. One that plans, reminds, organizes, learns—and grows with you. This isn’t just a tool. It’s your second brain—and you get to shape it from the ground up.

Why You Should Care

We’re at the edge of something massive. AI is changing the world. It’s changing how we work, how we parent, how we manage our time, and how we learn. The world of possibilities is moving forward at a rapid pace. Yet most people are watching it happen. They are missing a chance to do something that will create a noticeable change in their lives. Others are jumping into working with chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude. They are realizing the benefits of generative AI and what it can do for areas like content creation.

But you? You could be building with it.

This is about taking control—using tech to simplify your life, not complicate it. You don’t need to be a coder. You don’t need a fancy setup. You just need a starting point—and I’ve built one for you.

The 5-Phase Path to Building Your Personal Assistant

This isn’t just a random list of tutorials. I built this path to take you from zero to building something real—one small, clear step at a time.

🔹 Phase 1: Foundations

Start from the very beginning.
You’ll learn:

• What AI is (and isn’t)
• The tools it runs on
• Basic computer and logic skills
  No coding. Just getting familiar.

🔹 Phase 2: Beginner Programming

This is where the gears start turning.
You’ll learn:

• Basic Python
• How to use tools like ChatGPT or Google APIs
• How to build a simple assistant that listens and responds to your voice

🔹 Phase 3: Automation & Integration

Now we’re cooking.
Your assistant starts doing things like:

• Sending emails
• Pulling info from the web
• Connecting with your smart home
• Automating routines

🔹 Phase 4: Making It Smart

This phase turns it from a tool into a teammate.
You’ll add:

• Memory
• Scheduling and reminders
• Contextual awareness
• Web and mobile controls

🔹 Phase 5: Customization & Mastery

This is where it gets personal.

• You’ll host it locally
• Teach it to learn
• Add personality
• Sync it across devices

This is the assistant that feels like it was built just for you—because it was.

What Makes This Different?

This isn’t a course with a bunch of jargon. This is me walking you through what I’m working with—and showing you how to build your own assistant with it. Real tools, real steps, real results.

Before you say this is not for me, I want you to think about it for a second. A personal assistant that it built specifically for your needs because you built it. You get to name it. You get to decide what you want it to be able to do. If you want you can build one for yourself, then go back and build one for your significant other. Personally, I’m now building one with my kids as well.
So yes—it’s beginner-friendly, family-ready, and fully customizable.

🚀 Ready to Start?

You don’t need to “get good at AI” first. You do not need to learn everything about AI. By working through these phases, you will learn what you need. This will help you understand how to build your personal AI Assistant. From there, if you want to learn more, I will provide links for you to learn related topics and information. But for now, let’s just focus on building your first version of your AI Assistant. You just need to start.

Click into Phase 1, and let’s take it one piece at a time.

I’ll show you how to build something that saves you time, helps you focus, and gives you peace of mind—because it works with you, not against you.

Let’s build it together.

—
Jay
Founder of LearningToday’sAI.com
Builder of Echo (my personal assistant—and soon, your guide too)