By skyforbes Here is the opposite.
A pocket sized reasoning tool built for speed and clarity.
Use it for problem solving, idea testing, planning, or when your brain is tired and you just want structure.
Why this works
The Compass is built around four directions of thought:
North is truth
South is consequences
East is opportunity
West is constraints
If you check all four, you won’t miss anything important.
The Core Process
Run these four questions in under 60 seconds:
NORTH – Reality Check
What is actually true here
What evidence do I have
What am I assuming
SOUTH – Impact Map
What happens if I act
What happens if I do nothing
Who benefits and who pays the price
EAST – Opportunity Lens
What advantage can I create
Where is the leverage
Is there a shortcut I’m ignoring
WEST – Boundary Scan
What rules or limits shape this
What resources do I really have
What cannot be changed
How to use it
Take any problem.
Answer those four sections.
Write one short conclusion.
It keeps decisions grounded, reduces errors, and stops you from chasing noise.
Example Output
If you feed this to an AI or use it yourself, you’ll get answers like:
N: Here’s the verified reality…
S: Here’s the likely outcome…
E: Here’s the clean advantage…
W: Here are the limits…
Conclusion: Here’s the smartest move right now.
Short. Clear. No wasted motion.
Why this is useful
• Works on any topic
• Fast to learn
• Easy to stack with other tools
• Zero fluff
• Great for beginners or pros
Want me to release a v1.1 with templates, prompts, and example cases
If people want it, I’ll drop:
• The Compass Quick Audit
• Creative mode
• Decision mode
• A printable cheat sheet
• A version tuned specifically for AI prompting
Comment if you want the expanded pack.