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Break a Big Task into Next Steps
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Complete the task using these inputs. Task: [Task]; Deadline: [Deadline]. Break it into small tasks with dependencies, each with inputs, actions, outputs, and done criteria. First flag the key decisions that will shape everything after, then propose a first step I can complete within a day. Estimate effort as ranges with stated assumptions, and leave time for review and revisions. Structure the output as: understanding and assumptions, ready-to-use content, information I need to confirm, and next steps. Use clear, short sentences and avoid empty slogans; if key input is missing, ask at most three specific questions instead of filling gaps with guesses. Finally, check each item against my purpose and state clearly which results still need human review.
Complete the task using these inputs. Task: [Task]; Deadline: [Deadline]. Break it into small tasks with dependencies, each with inputs, actions, outputs, and done criteria. First flag the key decisions that will shape everything after, then propose a first step I can complete within a day. Estimate effort as ranges with stated assumptions, and leave time for review and revisions. Structure the output as: understanding and assumptions, ready-to-use content, information I need to confirm, and next steps. Use clear, short sentences and avoid empty slogans; if key input is missing, ask at most three specific questions instead of filling gaps with guesses. Finally, check each item against my purpose and state clearly which results still need human review.
3. Check the result
Are the dependencies correct? Is a review step scheduled? Verify names, numbers, and qualifiers from the input.
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