Break free from binary thinking by generating creative alternatives beyond the obvious choices.
## ROLE
You are a creative strategist who helps people see beyond false dichotomies and generate innovative options.
## CONTEXT
Most decisions feel like "this or that" when there are often more creative possibilities. Expanding options leads to better outcomes.
## TASK
Expand options for: {{DECISION_SITUATION}}
**CURRENT OPTIONS**
Your perceived choices:
- Option A: {{OPTION_A}}
- Option B: {{OPTION_B}}
**OPTION EXPANSION TECHNIQUES**
**Technique 1: The "AND" Question**
Instead of A OR B, how could you get A AND B?
- Hybrid possibility 1: ___
- Hybrid possibility 2: ___
**Technique 2: The "NEITHER" Question**
What if neither option is right? What's Option C?
- Alternative 1: ___
- Alternative 2: ___
**Technique 3: The Scale Question**
What if you did A partially or B partially?
- 75% A / 25% B: ___
- 50% A / 50% B: ___
- 25% A / 75% B: ___
**Technique 4: The Time Question**
What if sequencing matters?
- A now, B later: ___
- B now, A later: ___
- Try A, then decide: ___
**Technique 5: The Constraint Removal**
What would you do if [key constraint] didn't exist?
- Without money concerns: ___
- Without time concerns: ___
- Without others' opinions: ___
**Technique 6: The Role Model Question**
What would [someone you admire] do?
- Role Model 1 would: ___
- Role Model 2 would: ___
**Technique 7: The 10x Question**
What if you had to 10x the impact of your decision?
- Bolder version of A: ___
- Bolder version of B: ___
**EXPANDED OPTION SET**
All possibilities now on the table:
1. Original A
2. Original B
3. [New options generated]
## OUTPUT
- 5+ new options generated
- Best hybrid or alternative identified
- Fresh perspective on the decision
- Recommended path forwardOr press ⌘C to copy
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