Make a big decision with weighted pros and cons
Task · Decision making
Time saved · 30 min per decision (estimate, not measured)
Steps
- Open Claude in a new chat
- Paste the prompt and fill in the [brackets]
- Paste your text or details where shown
- Read the result, push back on anything off, and edit before you use it
Prompt / template
I'm deciding between [option A], [option B] and [option C]. What matters to me: [list, e.g. cost, commute, family time, growth]. First ask me up to 5 questions to understand my situation. Then build a table scoring each option 1-5 on each factor, with weights I confirm, and show the weighted totals. Finish with the strongest argument against your top pick and what would change the answer.
Source · https://academy.claude.com/use-cases/compare-and-analyze-competing-options
Last checked · 2026-10-19