🏴‍☠️ I Uninstalled Coursera Today

You might never need to buy an online course again

Captain YAR
January 09, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

I recently stumbled across a provocative post by a Reddit user who claims to have completely uninstalled Udemy.

Instead of paying for structured courses, this innovator turned Google’s Gemini and NotebookLM into a full-time, free personal tutor. It sounds intense, but the system they laid out, called the L.E.A.R.N method, is one of the most comprehensive self-education frameworks I’ve seen.

The core concept here isn’t just asking an AI a question; it’s about engineering a syllabus. The original creator built a five-step process that mimics a university degree or a martial arts dojo. By using specific prompts, you can force the AI to act as a strict mentor, a simulator, and a career coach all at once. This approach transforms the AI from a simple search engine into a dynamic educational partner that holds you accountable.

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Building the Curriculum

Most people fail at self-learning because they lack structure, but this Reddit user solved that problem immediately. The first step involves asking the AI to break a topic down into “belt levels,” moving from white belt to black belt. This gives you a clear roadmap so you aren’t just reading random articles. The creator then takes it a step further by setting up a “Digital Apprenticeship.” This essentially gamifies the process where the AI assigns daily tasks and feedback, simulating a real mentorship.

Active Simulation over Passive Reading

The original poster emphasizes that reading isn’t enough; you need to do the “reps.” They shared a brilliant “Interactive Learning Simulator” prompt that turns the chat interface into a role-playing game. The AI throws scenarios at you, and you have to solve them. They also suggest a “Socratic Method” hack. Instead of the AI lecturing you, it asks you questions to test your understanding. This shift from consumer to participant is critical for retaining information.

Efficiency and Market Value

Finally, this savvy professional focuses on speed and income potential. They use the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) to have the AI identify the core 20% of the topic that yields 80% of the results. This cuts out the fluff found in many long video courses. To cap it off, the author uses a “Billionaire Skill Stack” prompt. This instructs the AI to find adjacent skills that complement your main topic, effectively designing a niche for yourself that makes you more valuable in the job market.

See 7 prompts below.

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The Prompt Library

The author provided seven specific prompts to execute this strategy. I have broken them down below so you can copy and paste them directly into your preferred AI tool.

1. The Roadmap Builder

Use this to start your journey. It stops the AI from giving you generic advice and forces it to build a syllabus.

“I want to master [insert topic] like a black-belt master. Break it down into belt-levels (white to black), with specific skills, tests, and knowledge at each level. Teach me accordingly, with step-by-step instructions and free resources at every stage.”

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2. The Digital Mentor

This prompt creates accountability. The author uses this to get daily assignments rather than just reading text.

“Simulate a 30-day apprenticeship with a master of [insert topic]. Each day, assign me tasks, give feedback, and teach me the why behind every move like a real mentor.”

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3. The RPG Simulator

This is fantastic for testing your knowledge in a low-stakes environment. It turns learning into a text-based game.

“Simulate an interactive learning game around [insert topic]. Ask me questions, give scenarios, provide feedback, and increase the difficulty as I progress like I’m playing a learning RPG.”

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4. The Socratic Teacher

Use this when you think you know a topic but want to be sure. It forces you to articulate your thoughts.

“Teach me [insert topic] using only questions, like Socrates. Ask one insightful question at a time, wait for my answer, then guide me deeper until I fully understand the truth behind the concept.”

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5. The 80/20 Accelerator

This prompt is for when you are short on time and need to learn the essentials immediately.

“Teach me the 20% of concepts, tools, or skills in [topic] that produce 80% of the results. Explain them simply, give real-life examples, and show how to apply them immediately. Make learning fast and practical.”

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6. The Value Multiplier

The expert uses this to figure out what else they should learn to stand out from the crowd.

“I want to build a rare skill stack around [insert topic] that makes me 10x more valuable in the market. Tell me what adjacent skills I should learn, how they combine, and how to master each one for free.”

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7. The Retention Coach

This final prompt ensures you don’t forget what you learned next week. It builds a review schedule for you.

“Create a complete revision plan for everything learned in [topic]. Include spaced repetition schedule, memory hacks, flashcards ideas, and practice questions to strengthen recall and long-term retention.”

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I was blown away by how structured this system is!

Check out the full breakdown and the original post.