Ask for Pros and Cons
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini
You can weigh both sides of a choice before deciding.
The problem
It is easy to focus on the upside of an option and miss the downsides.
What this skill does
Ask the AI to list the pros and cons of an option or decision. Seeing both columns helps you weigh it fairly. Remember the AI does not know your full situation, so treat it as input, not the verdict.
When to use it
- Use this for any decision where you want a balanced view before committing.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: every choice has two sides. Look at both, then decide for yourself.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
should I do this
List the main pros and cons of switching from a monthly gym pass to pay-per-visit, in two short lists.
Why this works
Putting pros and cons side by side surfaces the downsides you might otherwise overlook.
Practice task
Pick a decision you are mulling and ask for its pros and cons in two lists.
Self-check
- The answer shows both pros and cons, not just one side.
- I am using it as input while making my own decision.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Asking "should I do this" and treating the reply as the final decision.
- Only reading the pros and skipping the cons that matter to you.
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