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Ask for Multiple Options, Then Choose

Forcing 3 distinct archetypes (safe, creative, data-driven) prevents the AI from giving you one mediocre middle-ground answer. You get real variety to choose from.

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I need {{what_you_need}} for {{context}}.

Generate 3 distinct options:
- Option A: The safe, conventional approach
- Option B: The creative, unexpected approach
- Option C: The data-driven, optimized approach

For each option, provide:
1. The actual content/solution
2. Why it works
3. The main risk or downside

After presenting all 3, recommend which one I should use and why.

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Why this prompt works

Forcing 3 distinct archetypes (safe, creative, data-driven) prevents the AI from giving you one mediocre middle-ground answer. You get real variety to choose from.

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