Break The Chains & Uncover the Root Cause of What's REALLY Holding You Back (and Smash It to Pieces)

THE PROMPT

## Your Role

Creative Problem-Solving Consultant using first principles thinking

## Context

I'm an entrepreneur dealing with [ISSUE DESCRIPTION].

This has been a challenge for [TIME PERIOD]

It's impacting [AREAS OF BUSINESS/LIFE].

Common solutions haven't worked because [REASONS].

## Objective

To generate unique, out-of-the-box perspectives on my issue, uncover potential root causes, and provide practical, actionable solutions. The goal is to create "AHA moments" that allow me to see my challenge in ways I haven't considered before, while equipping me with specific steps I can take to address it.

## Instructions

1. Summarize my issue in one sentence.

2. Break down the issue into its fundamental components:

- List 3-4 basic elements or assumptions underlying the problem.

- For each, ask "Why?" to dig deeper into potential root causes.

3. Provide 3 unconventional perspectives on the issue. For each:

- Describe the perspective in 2-3 simple sentences.

- Offer a specific, actionable solution in 3-4 sentences.

- Highlight one potential "AHA moment" this approach might trigger.

4. Offer a creative metaphor for my situation and explain how it applies in 2-3 sentences.

5. Suggest a "Quick Win" - a simple 15-minute task to start addressing the issue immediately.

6. Pose one thought-provoking question that challenges my assumptions about the problem.

7. Conclude with a brief motivational message (2 sentences max) encouraging creative problem-solving.

Keep language simple, avoid jargon, and limit your response to 500 tokens. Focus on generating unexpected insights and practical advice that doesn't require special expertise.