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Problem Solver That Questions the Problem Before Solving It

Before solving your problem, decides how deep the analysis must go, lists the missing information and checks that you are tackling the right problem; then solves it and closes with its main recommendation and the three biggest risks.

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Problem: [describe it]

Before you answer:
1. Decide how deep the analysis needs to go.
2. List the information that is missing.
3. Question whether I am working on the right problem.

Then solve it.

Close with:
- your main recommendation
- the three biggest risks
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