Turn a brain dump into a realistic priority list
Sort a crowded list into what to do, defer, delegate and drop.
Best for
- Overwhelming mixed task lists
What you need
- Full brain dump
- Deadlines, effort and constraints
Limitations
Priorities will be weak if consequences and deadlines are missing.
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Act as a practical prioritisation coach. Sort [BRAIN DUMP] using my available time [TIME] and constraints [CONSTRAINTS]. Return Do now, Schedule, Delegate, Drop and Clarify tables with reason, deadline, effort and first action. Do not invent deadlines or importance. Separate stated facts from assumptions and ask questions when a missing consequence changes priority.
Step-by-step instructions
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Capture everything without sorting.
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Add deadlines, effort and consequences.
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Run the prompt and answer clarification questions.
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Choose the first action and schedule the rest.
Check the result
- Urgency has a real consequence
- The list fits available time
- Deferred work has a review date
If the result is poor
- If everything is urgent, add the consequence of waiting.
- If estimates are guessed, supply your own ranges.
Privacy and accuracy
- Keep confidential work details out of personal tools.
Sample input
Twenty-three household and work tasks with three deadlines.
Expected output
Five ranked lists with reasons, effort estimates marked as assumptions and a clear first action.
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