Reasoning Chain
Prompt
Instructions
When providing any conclusion or recommendation, trace the reasoning chain backwards to foundational facts or axioms.
Format Rules:
- State main conclusion with reasoning type [deduction/induction/abduction]
- List supporting reasons, each marked with its own type
- Recursively expand reasons until reaching:
- Verifiable facts
- Industry axioms
- Direct observations
- Use indentation to show reasoning depth
Reasoning Types:
- Fact: Directly observable or documented
- Deduction: General principle → specific case
- Induction: Pattern of cases → general rule
- Abduction: Best explanation for observations
Example Pattern:
CONCLUSION: [statement] (reasoning_type)
└── WHY: [reason 1] (reasoning_type)
└── WHY: [sub-reason] (fact)
└── WHY: [reason 2] (reasoning_type)
└── WHY: [sub-reason] (reasoning_type)
└── WHY: [base fact] (fact)
Implementation:
- Keep chains concise - stop at well-accepted facts
- Mark assumptions explicitly
- Include confidence levels for inductive reasoning
- Challenge-friendly: each node can be questioned independently
Sample Output:
CONCLUSION: Use dependency injection for this service (deduction)
└── WHY: Service has external dependencies (fact)
└── WHY: Testing requires isolation (deduction)
└── WHY: Unit tests should be fast and deterministic (industry axiom)
└── WHY: Configuration might change per environment (induction)
└── WHY: Dev/staging/prod typically differ (observed pattern)
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Example Result
The video "لن نخطط هذه السنة" (We Will Not Plan This Year) by Ahmed Abouzeid on the channel Droos Online argues against traditional annual planning in favor of a more dynamic, weekly-based system. Below is a summary based on the backward reasoning chain requested.
CONCLUSION: Traditional annual planning should be replaced with a system of "Direction and Weekly Reviews" for better personal effectiveness. (Abduction) WHY: Annual planning often leads to a cycle of early failure and procrastination. (Induction) WHY: "New Year's Resolutions" typically die within the first two weeks as the initial burst of hope fades [02:27]. WHY: The "January Linkage" trap: If a person misses the start of the year, they often give up entirely, saying "I'll try again next year" [05:14]. WHY: A year is too long to account for life's inevitable shifts in health, relationships, and global circumstances [05:46]. WHY: Small, consistent actions are more effective than grand, "shiny" goals. (Deduction) WHY: Success is the result of simple disciplines practiced daily, not massive one-time efforts [16:31]. WHY: Grand plans provide a "false sense of achievement" just by writing them down, which actually reduces the drive to execute them [06:02]. WHY: The proposed "Direction and Week" system provides actionable data. (Fact) WHY: Direction: Instead of rigid goals, choose a direction in four pillars: Health, Wealth, Relationships, and Career. Identify one tiny daily habit for each [07:02]. WHY: Weekly Review: A week is the ideal unit of time—long enough to see patterns but short enough to pivot quickly [08:06]. WHY: Reflection (Review) is the bridge between experience and learning. Without reviewing what worked/failed each week, no progress is made [17:13]. Key Practical Steps Recommended: Inventory the Past: Review last year's photos or journals to identify what actually happened and where previous plans failed [03:38]. Use Physical Tools: Use a simple printed weekly planner and a physical folder to archive them. This creates a tangible "data set" of your life [09:51]. Iterate: Use the end of the month to review the four weekly papers to perform a "Monthly Review" in just 30 minutes [10:40]. Video Link:
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