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Pressure-test a decision before you commit
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I'm leaning toward this decision: [THE DECISION]
My reasoning: [WHY YOU'RE LEANING THIS WAY]
What would make this fail: [WHAT WOULD MAKE IT FAIL, even a guess]
Argue against this decision as seriously as you can. Cover:
1. Assumptions I'm making that might not hold
2. Costs I might be underestimating, including time and stress
3. What has to go right for this to work, and how likely that is
4. Evidence I haven't looked for that would change my mind
Don't tell me what to do. Give me the strongest case against it.Want the walkthrough? See the full guide →
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