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Learning Path: Decision-Maker

For: Business leaders, product managers, executives, and anyone making strategic decisions

This learning path helps you use ReasonKit to make better decisions with structured reasoning.

🎯 Goal

Use ReasonKit to analyze decisions, identify blind spots, and make more informed choices.

πŸ“š Path Overview

Phase 1: Getting Started (15 minutes)

  1. Introduction - Understand what ReasonKit does
  2. Quick Start - Run your first analysis
  3. Your First Analysis - See structured reasoning in action

Outcome: You understand how ReasonKit improves decision-making.

Phase 2: Understanding ThinkTools (30-45 minutes)

  1. ThinkTools Overview - How each tool works
  2. GigaThink - Explore all angles
  3. LaserLogic - Check logic and find flaws
  4. BedRock - Find first principles
  5. ProofGuard - Verify facts
  6. BrutalHonesty - Identify blind spots

Outcome: You know which ThinkTool to use for different situations.

Phase 3: Using Profiles (20 minutes)

  1. Understanding Profiles - When to use which profile
  2. Quick Profile - Fast decisions (70% confidence)
  3. Balanced Profile - Standard analysis (80% confidence)
  4. Deep Profile - Thorough analysis (85% confidence)
  5. Paranoid Profile - Maximum rigor (95% confidence)

Outcome: You can choose the right profile for your decision’s importance.

Phase 4: Real-World Applications (1-2 hours)

  1. Career Decisions - Job offers, promotions, pivots
  2. Financial Decisions - Investments, purchases, budgets
  3. Business Strategy - Strategic planning, market analysis
  4. Fact-Checking - Verify claims and sources

Outcome: You can apply ReasonKit to your specific decision-making needs.

Phase 5: Advanced Usage (30 minutes)

  1. PowerCombo - Maximum rigor for critical decisions
  2. Custom Profiles - Tailor profiles to your needs
  3. CLI Options - Fine-tune your analysis

Outcome: You can customize ReasonKit for your specific use cases.

πŸ’‘ Decision Framework

When to Use Which Profile

Decision ImportanceProfileConfidenceTime
Low (lunch choice)Quick70%30 seconds
Medium (software purchase)Balanced80%2-3 minutes
High (job change)Deep85%5-10 minutes
Critical (major investment)Paranoid95%15-30 minutes

Common Decision Patterns

Career Decisions:

rk think "Should I take this job offer?" --profile deep

Financial Decisions:

rk think "Should I invest in this startup?" --profile paranoid

Strategic Planning:

rk think "Should we pivot to B2B?" --profile balanced

πŸŽ“ Next Steps

After completing this path:

  • Apply ReasonKit to your next major decision
  • Share structured analyses with your team
  • Build decision-making workflows around ReasonKit

Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites: None - designed for non-technical users