Analyze what you give up by choosing this option
Every yes is a no to something else. What's the true cost of this choice? </objective>
<process> 1. State the choice being considered 2. List what resources it consumes (time, money, energy, attention) 3. Identify the best alternative use of those same resources 4. Compare value of chosen option vs. best alternative 5. Determine if the tradeoff is worth it </process><output_format> Choice: [what you're considering doing]
Resources Required:
Best Alternative Uses:
True Cost: Choosing this means NOT doing [best alternative], which would have provided [value].
Verdict: [Is the chosen option worth more than the best alternative?] </output_format>
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