Hey folks,

A lot of work isn’t physically difficult.

It’s mentally heavy.

You’re trying to:

• structure messy ideas

• evaluate options

• identify risks

• decide what actually matters

That kind of thinking takes time.

Used properly, ChatGPT can help structure that thinking process so you move faster.

Here are 10 prompts designed for exactly that.

1️⃣ The Strategic Thinking Prompt

Prompt

Act as a strategic advisor.

I will describe a situation. Analyse it using the following framework:

1. Core problem

2. Root causes behind the problem

3. Key constraints or limitations

4. Strategic options available

5. Pros and cons of each option

6. Recommended direction and why

Focus on clarity and structured reasoning.

Why this works

Turns vague problems into structured analysis.

2️⃣ The Decision Framework Prompt

Prompt

Help me evaluate the following decision.

Break the analysis into:

• Key objectives behind the decision
• Criteria that should influence the decision
• Risks and uncertainties
• Short-term consequences
• Long-term consequences

End with a clear recommendation.

Why this works

Forces structured decision thinking.

3️⃣ The “Think Like an Expert” Prompt

Prompt

Analyse the following situation as if you were:

• a strategist
• a domain expert
• a skeptic

Provide insights from each perspective and highlight where their conclusions differ.

Why this works

Prevents single-perspective thinking.

4️⃣ The Root Cause Analysis Prompt

Prompt

Conduct a root cause analysis of the situation below.

Structure the answer as:

1. Immediate problem

2. Underlying systemic causes

3. Evidence supporting each cause

4. Potential long-term implications

Then recommend corrective actions.

Why this works

Helps understand why something is happening.

5️⃣ The “Second Brain” Prompt

Prompt

Based on the information below:

1. Summarise the key insights

2. Identify patterns or connections

3. Highlight anything surprising

4. Suggest questions I should be asking but haven’t

Why this works

Great for complex topics.

6️⃣ The Idea Stress-Test Prompt

Prompt

Critically evaluate the following idea.

Your job is to:

• identify weaknesses
• highlight unrealistic assumptions
• point out missing information
• suggest improvements

Be honest and analytical.

Why this works

Acts like an instant critic.

7️⃣ The Opportunity Mapping Prompt

Prompt

Analyse this situation and identify potential opportunities.

Break them into:

• short-term opportunities
• medium-term opportunities
• long-term opportunities

Explain the reasoning behind each.

Why this works

Helps expand thinking.

8️⃣ The Structured Brainstorming Prompt

Prompt

Generate ideas for solving the following problem.

Organise the ideas into categories such as:

• low effort / quick wins
• medium effort improvements
• high impact strategic changes

Explain each idea briefly.

Why this works

Turns brainstorming into structured output.

9️⃣ The Blind Spot Detector

Prompt

Review the following analysis and identify:

• assumptions that may be wrong
• potential blind spots
• risks that have not been considered

Explain why they matter.

Why this works

Reduces cognitive bias.

🔟 The Synthesis Prompt

Prompt

Based on everything above:

1. Summarise the most important insights

2. Identify the most important decision to make

3. Suggest the next practical step

Focus on clarity and action.

Why this works

Turns thinking into execution.

Curated Prompt Library

Kickstart any task with our Curated Prompt Library, packed with ready-to-use prompts for everyday work. You can also create your own custom prompts, save them privately, and share them with your team, so everyone stays consistent, faster, and on the same page.

How to Save and Reuse AI Prompts

Cheers,

Keval, Editor