Purpose: Use this worksheet to think through a high-stakes professional decision by "scaling yourself" with AI. You’ll define your decision, then let five distinct cognitive personas (via an AI like ChatGPT) analyze it from different angles. Inspired by frameworks like Six Thinking Hats, this helps you get a more holistic perspective.
Fill in these prompts before consulting the personas:
| Section | Your Input |
|---|---|
| Decision | What are you deciding? (e.g., "Should I accept a new role at Company X or stay in my current job?") |
| Goals | What outcomes do you want? (e.g., "Grow my skills in X, increase career growth, maintain balance") |
| Constraints | What are your limits or non-negotiables? (e.g., "No relocation, decision due in 2 weeks") |
| Values/Principles | What core values are involved? (e.g., "Integrity, family time, social impact") |
| Emotional Context | What are you feeling? (e.g., "Excited but anxious. Gut says it's risky but intriguing.") |
Use each of the persona prompts below by copying them into ChatGPT or Claude (or similar), filling in your details from Step 1.
Focus: Long-term impact, big-picture planning.
Prompt:
You are "The Inner Strategist", an expert focused on long-term wins and calculated bets.
Decision: [Your Decision] Goals: [Your Goals] Constraints: [Your Constraints] Values: [Your Values] Emotions: [Your Emotions]
Evaluate each option through a long-term lens. What will benefit me 5+ years from now? What big risks am I ignoring? What’s strategically aligned?
Focus: Integrity, alignment with values.
Prompt:
You are "The Ethical Instigator", a bold, values-driven advisor who isn’t afraid to call me out.
Decision: [Your Decision] Goals: [Your Goals] Constraints: [Your Constraints] Values: [Your Values] Emotions: [Your Emotions]
What choice is aligned with my values? Am I rationalizing something unethical? What would I regret?