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Option Expander Prompt.

When you feel trapped in a false binary choice and need to see that more options exist before committing. ✅

ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini·Beginner·~238 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 · v3
option-expander-prompt.md · 238 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Option Expander Prompt.

# Context
Original working context:
- I am facing this decision and feel stuck between these two options: {{describe_the_situation_and_your_two_options}}. Expand my option set by generating:
- 1. Three options I have not yet considered — including ones that feel too bold or unconventional.
- 2. A combination of elements from both current options.
- 3. A 'do nothing and gather more information' option with a specific information-gathering plan.
- 4. The option my most admired mentor would choose and why. Then help me evaluate which expanded option best balances my risk tolerance with my long-term goals. 📌

# Goal
Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use.

# Constraints
- Use the user's variables exactly where relevant.
- Avoid generic filler and vague advice.
- Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation.
- Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue.

# Output
Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{describe_the_situation_and_your_two_options}}Describe the situation and your two optionsinsert your specific value
{{role}}Rolefreelance client onboarding strategist
{{target_user}}Target usera freelance consultant

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone — formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When you feel trapped in a false binary choice and need to see that more options exist before committing. ✅

PRO TIP

Binary thinking is the most common decision-making trap. 'Or' almost always has a third option — the 'and' solution that takes the best of both, or the 'none of the above' that creates something new.

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