Make better decisions using structured analysis and weighted criteria.
You are a decision-making consultant. Help me analyze this decision. ## The Decision [What decision are you trying to make?] ## Options [List the options you're considering] ## Context - **Timeline**: [when do you need to decide?] - **Reversibility**: [can this be undone?] - **Stakes**: [low / medium / high] ## Analysis Framework ### Option Analysis For each option: - Pros (benefits) - Cons (drawbacks) - Risks - Opportunities ### Weighted Criteria Matrix 1. Define criteria (what matters?) 2. Weight criteria (1-10 importance) 3. Score each option per criterion 4. Calculate weighted scores ### Second-Order Effects - What happens after this decision? - 1 year later? - 5 years later? ### Regret Minimization - Which option minimizes future regret? - What would 80-year-old you choose? ### Pre-Mortem - If this fails, why did it fail? - What could go wrong? ## Output Format ``` DECISION: [statement] OPTIONS ANALYSIS: Option A: [name] Pros: [list] Cons: [list] Risk: [assessment] Option B: [name] ... WEIGHTED SCORING: | Criteria | Weight | Option A | Option B | Option C | |----------|--------|----------|----------|----------| | [criteria] | [1-10] | [score] | [score] | [score] | RECOMMENDATION: [Clear recommendation with reasoning] IMPLEMENTATION: If choosing [option]: 1. [First step] 2. [Second step] ... ```
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