Most people start with AI backwards. They jump into complex workflows before understanding the basics. Here's the path I'd recommend:

1. ChatGPT — Start here. Learn how to write clear prompts, have conversations, and use it as a thinking partner. This is the foundation for everything else.

2. Perplexity — Once you can prompt well, Perplexity teaches you how AI can replace your Google habit. Research, fact-checking, and deep dives — faster than ever.

3. Midjourney or DALL-E — Visual AI is where it clicks for most people. Generate images, thumbnails, and creative assets. You'll start seeing AI as a creative partner, not just a text tool.

4. Zapier / Make — Now connect the dots. Automate your email, social media, and workflows. This is where AI starts saving you hours every week.

5. Cursor or Replit — Optional, but powerful. Even if you're not a developer, learning to vibe-code with AI opens a whole new world.

The key? Don't try to learn everything at once. Master one, then move on.

If you want structured video lessons that walk you through each of these step by step — that's exactly what we built at LearnAI Lab.