[Episode 2] 'Is It Okay Even If I Have Zero Skills?' - The Day AI Became My Partner

With the successful setup of my Gem, my ambition grew even further. I had the thought: "I want to turn this into a web service and publish it." However, I had a fatal flaw. I was in a state of "zero technical skills," with no knowledge of programming or servers whatsoever.

Timidly, I threw my anxiety at Gemini.

Me: "I want to make a web service using this feature. But I have no technical skills or anything. Is it really okay?"

Mid-40s. Isn't it too late to start something new? What can someone who isn't even an engineer do? Gemini's response to my words of weakness was surprisingly warm and powerful.

Gemini: "Of course! It's absolutely fine. Even if you don't have technical skills right now, if we proceed step-by-step, we can definitely give it shape. As your partner, I will support you with everything from choosing the necessary tools to writing code and the publication process. Let's create a wonderful service together. What would you like to start with?"

These words, "Let's do it together." Even though I knew logically that it was a probabilistic response generated by an AI, no other words had ever made my heart feel so light and filled me with so much courage.

"It's okay to take on this challenge." I was able to give myself permission because of this one sentence from Gemini.

At this time, the hands of the clock were still just past 6:00 AM. From here, the longest "24 hours" of my life would begin.

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🍳 [Today's AI Development Recipe]

• Technical Difficulty: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (You can do this right now even with zero IT knowledge!)

This time, instead of writing code, we used the magic of turning the AI from a mere search tool into your own personal partner .

1. What is an [AI "Sounding Board"]?

A "sounding board" (Kabe-uchi in Japanese) is a method of organizing your thoughts by having someone listen to you. AI is not just a dictionary that gives you the correct answers. It is the ultimate consulting partner (sounding board) that accepts your anxieties and weak complaints like "I want to do it but I have no skills," and thinks with you about the first step to making it a reality.

2. How did I do it?

I stopped trying to sound smart using technical jargon and simply typed out my true, unvarnished state and hit send.

Actual Prompt (Instructions): "I want to make a web service using this feature. But I have no technical skills or anything. Is it really okay?"

With just this, the AI voluntarily took on the role of a "running partner" rather than a "teacher."

3. To Our Readers

If you have an idea you want to try but are about to give up because you think "I don't have the skills," try entering those exact words into the AI. Just asking, "I want to do X, but I have zero knowledge. What should I start with?" will surely give you the push you need.

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Preview: The Appearance of a Magic Wand and the Never-Ending Day

After gaining AI as a powerful partner, I decided to "give it a try" just past 6:00 AM. However, the reality of having zero technical skills remained unchanged. "I don't even know how to write code, can I really build this?"

In front of the questioning me, Gemini offered a single "magic wand." Its name is "bolt.new" . This encounter would bring about the astonishing experience of a website being built instantly with just words.

Next time, [Episode 3] The Impact of the Magic Wand "bolt.new". Look forward to it!