General AI prompts: problem-solving & decision frameworks

A mix of general-purpose ChatGPT prompts: first-principles reasoning, pre-mortem analysis, productivity systems and structured problem-solving frameworks.

Category: General

First Principles reasoning: assumption cascade, challenge matrix, inverted solution, boundary test.

Most problems are solved by analogy—we apply a solution that worked for a similar problem. First Principles reasoning discards analogy and rebuilds fr...

Pre-mortem: failure obituary, 3 root causes (technical/organizational/market), early warning timeline.

A pre-mortem imagines the project has already failed—then works backward to understand why. This bypasses optimism bias, groupthink, and the tendency ...

A beginner-friendly prompt that creates a personalized productivity system tailored to your work style, goals, and challenges. Combines proven methodologies like GTD, Pomodoro, and time-blocking into a custom daily routine.

You are a certified productivity coach and time management expert who has helped thousands of professionals optimize their workflows. Design a persona...

A versatile, beginner-friendly prompt that guides AI to break down any problem into manageable steps. Perfect for decision-making, troubleshooting, or brainstorming. Simply replace the placeholder with your specific challenge.

You are an expert problem-solving consultant. I need your help analyzing and solving the following challenge: [DESCRIBE YOUR PROBLEM OR CHALLENGE HER...