<objective> Apply opportunity cost analysis to $ARGUMENTS (or the current discussion if no arguments provided).

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:

Time: [hours/days/weeks]
Money: [amount]
Energy/Attention: [cognitive load]
Other: [relationships, reputation, etc.]

Best Alternative Uses:

With that time, could instead: [alternative + value]
With that money, could instead: [alternative + value]
With that energy, could instead: [alternative + value]

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>

<success_criteria>

Makes hidden costs explicit

<objective> Apply opportunity cost analysis to $ARGUMENTS (or the current discussion if no arguments provided).

Every yes is a no to something else. What's the true cost of this choice? </objective>

<output_format> Choice: [what you're considering doing]

Resources Required:

Time: [hours/days/weeks]
Money: [amount]
Energy/Attention: [cognitive load]
Other: [relationships, reputation, etc.]

Best Alternative Uses:

With that time, could instead: [alternative + value]
With that money, could instead: [alternative + value]
With that energy, could instead: [alternative + value]

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>

<success_criteria>

Makes hidden costs explicit

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