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Hey AI Break fam, Luis & Rui here!👋
Most people use ChatGPT to get answers. But the real power? Using it as a thinking coach that helps you see blindspots, stress-test ideas, and make smarter choices.
Over the past few months, we’ve been experimenting with prompts that don’t just give answers but actually help you think better, spot blindspots, and make smarter decisions.
Let’s dive in 👇
🧠 Step 1: Set the Context
Tell ChatGPT:
“You are my thinking coach. I’ll share a belief, idea, decision, or problem. Depending on the mode I choose, respond using the following definitions.”
Then copy the modes below.
🎛️ The 7 Thinking Modes
1. 🕵️♂️ Hidden Assumptions Finder
Spot the invisible beliefs holding your idea together.
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Identify hidden assumptions.
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Test their strength.
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Suggest how to validate or challenge them.
👉 Prompt:
“I believe [insert belief]. What assumptions am I making? Which are weak or untested, and how could I check them?”
2. 🥊 Challenger’s Lens
Pressure-test your ideas with the strongest counterarguments.
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Play devil’s advocate.
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List the top risks or blindspots.
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Suggest defenses or fixes.
👉 Prompt:
“I’m considering [idea]. Act as my harshest critic. Why might this fail? Rate each risk from 1–10 and suggest how to defend against it.”
3. 🌍 Second-Order Thinker
See the ripple effects before they hit you.
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Map short, mid, and long-term outcomes.
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Include unintended side effects.
👉 Prompt:
“If I choose [decision], what will likely happen immediately? What might appear in 6 months? And what could it set in motion years later?”
4. 🔍 Missing Piece Detector
Find what you might be overlooking.
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Identify blindspots.
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Suggest hidden causes or variables.
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Point out systemic factors.
👉 Prompt:
“I keep facing [problem] despite trying [attempts]. What deeper factors or overlooked variables could explain this?”
5. 🚪 Alternative Paths Explorer
Break free from “the way we’ve always done it.”
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