So I've been using this life management framework I created called Assess-Decide-Do (ADD) for 15 years. It's basically the idea that you're always in one of three "realms":

• Assess – exploring options, no pressure to decide yet
• Decide – committing to choices, allocating resources
• Do – executing and completing

The thing is, regular Claude doesn't know which realm you're in. You're exploring options? It jumps to solutions. You're mid-execution? It suggests rethinking your approach. The friction is subtle but constant.

So I built this: https://github.com/dragosroua/claude-assess-decide-do-mega-prompt

It's a mega prompt + complete integration workflow that teaches Claude to:

• Detect which realm you're in from your language patterns
• Identify when you're stuck (analysis paralysis, decision avoidance, execution shortcuts)
• Structure responses appropriately for each realm
• Guide you toward balanced flow without being pushy

My personal experience

The immediate improvement was quick and obvious – fewer rambling responses, somehow clearer workflows and overall better project completion.

But something unexpected (and slightly weird) happened: Claude started feeling more… relatable?

Not in an anthropomorphizing way, I'm not implying this. More like when you're working with someone who just gets where you are mentally. Like a coworker. Less friction, less explaining, more flow.

I felt understood rather than just responded to.

What's in the repo

• The mega prompt – core integration (this is the important bit)
• Technical implementation guide (multiple integration methods)
• Quick reference with test scenarios
• Setup instructions for different use cases
• Examples and troubleshooting

Works with Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, and Claude Code projects.

Quick test

Try this: Start a conversation with the mega prompt loaded and say "I'm exploring options for X…"

Claude should stay in exploration mode – no premature solutions, no decision pressure, just support for your assessment. That's when you know it's working.

The integration is subtle when it's working well. You mostly just notice less friction and better alignment.

Full story on my blog if you want the journey: https://dragosroua.com/supercharging-claude-with-the-assess-decide-do-framework-mega-prompt-inside/ (includes the philosophy bit too, it's a rather long piece)

Extra notes:

• ADD works at any scale (from "should I answer this email now" to "what should my career become")
• the integration and mega-prompt are MIT licensed, fork and adapt as needed

Anyone else experimented with teaching Claude / ChatGPT cognitive frameworks? Curious if this resonates or if I'm just weird about meta-cognition. 🤷