Mindset
The Sycophancy Trap
AI agrees by default - so ask it to attack the plan, not bless it.
By defaultit agrees
Says yes, and explains why enthusiastically - even when the plan is weak.
Ask insteadmake it attack
What are the three weakest points? Where am I most likely to fail? What am I not seeing?
When to use Whenever someone uses AI for judgement or strategy work.
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