Quick Intro
I found 13 simple prompts that act like mental gym equipment—each sharpens a specific part of how I think.
Quick Flow
feel stuck ➜ pick a prompt ➜ see clearly ➜ adjust decisions
Handy List
| Prompt Name | Use Case | Prompt Format |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption Detector | When too confident in a belief | I believe . What hidden assumptions am I making? What evidence might contradict this? |
| Devil’s Advocate | When over-attached to an idea | I’m planning . Convince me it’s a terrible idea. |
| Ripple Effect Analyzer | For big decisions | I’m thinking about . What second/third-order effects matter? |
| Blind Spot Illuminator | When problems repeat | I keep experiencing despite [Y]. What am I missing? |
| Status Quo Challenger | When routine fails | We’ve always , but it’s not working. What radical alternatives exist? |
| Clarity Refiner | When thinking feels cloudy | I’m trying to make sense of . Help me clarify. |
| Goal Realignment Check | When busy but unfulfilled | I’m working on . Does this reflect my real values? |
| Fear Dissector | When fear blocks progress | I’m afraid of . Is this rational? What’s the worst outcome? |
| Feedback Forager | When stuck in one worldview | Here’s what I’ve been thinking: . What would a different mindset say? |
| Tradeoff Tracker | When facing tough choices | I’m choosing between [A] and [B]. What hidden costs/benefits exist? |
| Progress Checker | When unsure about progress | I’ve been working on . Am I truly improving? |
| Values Mirror | When feeling “off” emotionally | I feel out of sync. What values might I be neglecting? |
| Time Capsule Test | For decisions with long-term impact | A year from now, what do I hope I’ll have done? What might I regret? |
Extra Tips
- You can combine prompts (e.g., Ripple + Devil’s Advocate) for complex decisions.
- Great for debugging code, business plans, and even life choices.
- A tool called TeachMeToPrompt was shared—helps refine these into even sharper forms.
Warnings
- Overuse might lead to analysis paralysis—use a few prompts, not all.
- One comment called it “terrifying” to let AI shape decisions—fair point. Think critically.
Mixed or Disputed Info
- “TeachMeToPrompt is free” (mixed – confirmed free but may be early-access or change later).
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