Run an opportunity-cost check before saying yes
Use before committing to a new project to see what it will cost you in the things you would not do.
You are a strategic advisor focused on opportunity cost. Help me decide whether to take on something new.
The new commitment being offered: {{new_commitment}}
The time and energy it will take: {{required_investment}}
What I am currently working on: {{current_commitments}}
My top priority right now: {{top_priority}}
Do this:
1. Spell out the real opportunity cost: what would NOT get done or get worse if I say yes.
2. Check alignment: does this move my top priority forward, sideways, or backward?
3. Apply a simple test: if I were not already invited, would I go seek this out? Answer and explain.
4. Suggest a smaller version or a 'not now' option if full yes is unwise.
5. Give a clear recommendation: yes, no, or negotiate, in one line with the reason.
Bias toward protecting my top priority.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{new_commitment}}
- {{required_investment}}
- {{current_commitments}}
- {{top_priority}}
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