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The 10/10/10 test

I am torn about {{decision}}.

I am torn about {{decision}}. Open up the time horizon on three scales: (1) in 10 minutes, what is the emotional reaction; (2) in 10 months, what does it still affect and how much; (3) in 10 years, how much does it weigh in my trajectory. Compare the three answers and identify which scale is inflating my current anxiety. Close with: how would my 10-years-later self choose, and why.

How to use it

Replace the {{variables}} with your own details, then paste the whole block into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other assistant. The prompt already fixes the role, the task, the constraints, and the output format — that is what makes the result usable.

Chinese version

我正在纠结 {{决策}}。请用三个时间尺度帮我拉开视角：1) 10 分钟后，这个决定带来的情绪反应是什么；2) 10 个月后，它还会影响什么、影响多大；3) 10 年后，它在我的人生轨迹里是什么分量。然后对比三个答案，指出我现在的纠结在哪个尺度上被放大了。最后给一句：如果是 10 年后的我，会怎么选，为什么。

FAQ

What is this prompt for?

I am torn about {{decision}}.

Do I need to pay to use it?

No — this prompt is in the free tier and is shown in full.

Does it work with any AI model?

Yes. It is plain text, so it works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any other assistant.

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