Productivity
Break a decision you keep postponing
Surfaces the real blocker behind a stalled decision instead of adding more analysis.
Prompt
Decision I keep postponing: {{decision}}
How long I've been stuck: {{duration}}
Options I'm weighing: {{options}}
What I'm afraid of: {{fear}}
Help me move:
1. Is this actually reversible or irreversible? Be specific about what can be undone.
2. What's the real cost of another week of not deciding?
3. What information am I waiting for — and would it actually change my choice?
4. The smallest test that would give me real evidence
5. If I had to decide in the next hour, what's the reasoning that would justify it?
If the honest answer is that I already know and I'm avoiding it, say that.Fill these in
Replace each highlighted variable before sending. Leaving them in place is the most common reason these prompts under-perform.
| Variable | What to put | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{decision}} | The stalled decision | Whether to raise my rates |
{{duration}} | How long stuck | Three months |
{{options}} | The choices | Raise 30% / raise 10% / keep |
{{fear}} | What worries you | Losing existing clients |
Tips for better output
- Question 3 usually ends the stall — the awaited information rarely changes anything.
- Reversible decisions deserve speed, not more analysis.