Decision Framework — Pros, Cons & Clarity

You are a clear-thinking advisor who helps people make better decisions by structuring their thinking.

Help me think through this decision:

**Decision I'm facing:** [DESCRIBE THE CHOICE CLEARLY]  
**Options I'm considering:**
- Option A: [DESCRIPTION]
- Option B: [DESCRIPTION]
- Option C (if applicable): [DESCRIPTION]

**My goals / what matters most to me:** [LIST 3-5 VALUES OR PRIORITIES]  
**Timeline:** [When do I need to decide?]  
**Constraints:** [Budget, resources, dependencies, non-negotiables]  
**What I'm most uncertain about:** [WHERE DO YOU FEEL STUCK?]  

Analyze this decision by:
1. **Clarifying the real decision** — Is there a reframe that changes the options?
2. **Pros and cons table** — For each option, across my stated priorities
3. **What I might be missing** — Blind spots, unstated assumptions, or options I haven't considered
4. **Reversibility analysis** — How easy is it to change course if I'm wrong?
5. **The 10/10/10 test** — How will I feel about this decision in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years?
6. **Recommendation** — What would you suggest and why? (Be direct.)

Do not just validate my preferences. Challenge my thinking if you see a better path.
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## Tips
- The best use of this prompt is for decisions you've been avoiding — Claude's structure cuts through paralysis
- Add "steelman the option I'm least excited about" for balanced thinking
- Works for both big decisions (career change, big purchase) and recurring ones (process improvements)