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Role-Model Decision Test
Imagine someone you deeply respect and ask: "What would you do in my place?"
Goal
Invoke wisdom of mature figures you trust to transcend your current perspective's limits in a hard decision.
Steps
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Identify the decision in one clear sentence.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
An inner voice wiser than your usual one emerges.
Evidence base
School: Stoic Philosophy / Virtue Ethics
Founders: Marcus Aurelius · Epictetus (50)
Practiced by Stoic philosophers as "exemplar substitution" since 50 CE. Marcus Aurelius invokes his teacher Junius Rusticus in "Meditations". Used at Stanford GSB in leadership education.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Role-Model Decision Test" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Role-Model Decision Test"?
An inner voice wiser than your usual one emerges. In the short term: Within a month, you use it in 3+ decisions and notice higher quality.
Is "Role-Model Decision Test" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Stoic Philosophy / Virtue Ethics (Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus (50)). Practiced by Stoic philosophers as "exemplar substitution" since 50 CE. Marcus Aurelius invokes his teacher Junius Rusticus in "Meditations". Used at Stanford GSB in leadership education.
Is "Role-Model Decision Test" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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