This page is a growing library of practical tools that support the articles and learning routes throughout Open the Atlas.
Stage 1 tools
Atlas Niche Companion
The Atlas Niche Companion gives you guided help as you work through Stage 1. It helps you organize your niche ideas, research the strongest possibilities and record the evidence behind your decisions.
The download is a ZIP file containing:
- the Atlas Niche Companion;
- the Project instructions;
- a visual setup guide;
- printable Stage 1 worksheets.
After downloading the ZIP file, extract its contents.
Then open:
START_HERE_Atlas_Niche_Companion_Setup_Guide.pdf
The guide will walk you through the setup one step at a time.
Once everything is ready, type:
Start my Atlas Niche Project.
Stage 1 printable worksheets
Prefer to work on paper—or simply want a record outside ChatGPT? This PDF contains Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2 and Worksheet 3 in order.
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Stage 2 Research Kit
The kit includes the printable Stage 2 worksheet and the Stage 2 Companion. Keep both open while you work through the tutorial.
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Stage 3 Platform Kit
The kit includes the printable Stage 3 worksheet and the Stage 3 Companion. Use the worksheet to give the Companion the things only you know, then use the report to make your final platform decision.
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