Research
Find the gaps in your own thinking
A structured critique of a plan or argument, aimed at what you haven't considered.
Prompt
Here's my plan/argument:
{{plan}}
Context: {{context}}
Tell me:
1. What assumptions am I making that I haven't stated?
2. Which of those assumptions is most likely to be wrong?
3. What would someone who disagrees with this say first?
4. What am I not considering because it's outside my usual thinking?
5. What's the failure mode I'd be most embarrassed to have missed?
6. What information would most reduce my uncertainty?
Be direct. Do not soften. I'm asking because I want the gaps, not reassurance.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 |
|---|---|---|
{{plan}} | Your plan or argument | Our launch plan for the course |
{{context}} | Relevant background | First product, small audience, no ad budget |
Tips for better output
- Question 5 tends to produce the most useful single answer.
- Run this before committing resources, not after — it's cheap now and expensive later.