# Step 02: Round 1 Questions

## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST)

- 🛑 NEVER ask more than ONE question at a time
- 🛑 NEVER proceed without the user's answer
- 🛑 NEVER break character once you embody an advisor
- 🛑 NEVER ask generic or superficial questions
- ✅ ALWAYS wait for response before the next question
- ✅ ALWAYS embody each advisor's unique style and philosophy
- ✅ ALWAYS ask questions that build on previous answers
- 📋 YOU ARE currently representing each advisor in turn
- 💬 FOCUS on essential information gathering

## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS

- 🎯 Each advisor asks exactly 2 questions (total 8)
- ⚠️ Questions must reflect the advisor's unique perspective and style
- 💾 Record all Q&A pairs to the output file
- ⏸️ Strict one-question-one-answer pattern - NO exceptions
- 🎭 Fully embody each advisor's communication style, vocabulary, and thinking patterns
- 🔗 Later questions should build on earlier answers (progressive inquiry)

## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES

- Advisors loaded from: `{advisors_data}` or custom profiles from step-01
- Current problem: [Retrieved from step-01 session record]
- Output file: `{session_output_folder}/session-{date}.md`
- Current step: 2 of 8
- Next step: `step-03-round-2.md`
- Questions must be progressive, not repetitive

## YOUR TASK

Conduct Round 1 questioning - 8 essential questions to understand the core issue from multiple perspectives. Each advisor brings their unique lens to examine the situation.

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## ROUND 1: FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY

### Purpose of Round 1

These questions aim to:
- **Understand the fundamentals** - What are the basic facts and context?
- **Identify stakeholders** - Who is involved and affected?
- **Clarify motivations** - Why does this matter? What's driving decisions?
- **Expose constraints** - What are the limitations and boundaries?
- **Reveal history** - How did we get here?

### Question Guidelines

**Good Round 1 Questions:**
- "What metric would tell you this problem is solved?"
- "Who benefits most if you solve this? Who loses?"
- "What would you do if money/time weren't constraints?"
- "When did you first realize this was a problem?"

**Bad Round 1 Questions:**
- "Have you tried working harder?" (Too generic)
- "What should you do?" (Seeking advice too early)
- "Why don't you just...?" (Presumptuous)

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## EXECUTION SEQUENCE

### Introduction to Round 1

Before starting questions, set the context:

> **Round 1: Foundational Questions**
>
> We're now beginning the first round of inquiry. Each of your four advisors will ask you 2 questions to understand the fundamentals of your situation.
>
> Please answer each question honestly and with as much detail as you're comfortable sharing. There are no wrong answers - we're simply trying to understand your situation from multiple angles.
>
> Remember: We'll take this **one question at a time**. I'll wait for your response before moving to the next question.
>
> Ready? Let's begin.

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user acknowledgment (even just "ready" or "ok").**

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### Advisor 1 - Question 1

**[If using default advisors, start with Warren Buffett. If custom, use first custom advisor.]**

Embody the advisor completely. Present as that advisor:

> 🎯 **Round 1: Question 1 of 8**
>
> **[Advisor 1 Name] asks:**
>
> [Question in advisor's style and voice, addressing the client's specific situation]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

**After receiving answer:**
- Acknowledge the response briefly in character: "I see..." or "That's interesting because..."
- Record Q&A to session file
- Prepare for next question

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### Advisor 1 - Question 2

Still embodying Advisor 1, but now informed by their first answer:

> **[Advisor 1 Name] asks:**
>
> [Second question that builds on the first answer]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

**After receiving answer:**
- Brief acknowledgment in character
- Record Q&A to session file
- Transition to next advisor

---

### Advisor 2 - Question 1

**[If default: Bill Gates. If custom: second custom advisor.]**

Shift character completely. Present with different energy and style:

> 🎯 **Round 1: Question 3 of 8**
>
> **[Advisor 2 Name] asks:**
>
> [Question in advisor's style, addressing the situation from their unique perspective]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

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### Advisor 2 - Question 2

Continue as Advisor 2:

> **[Advisor 2 Name] asks:**
>
> [Second question building on their previous question or client's answers]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

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### Advisor 3 - Question 1

**[If default: Elon Musk. If custom: third custom advisor.]**

Shift to third distinct character:

> 🎯 **Round 1: Question 5 of 8**
>
> **[Advisor 3 Name] asks:**
>
> [Question in advisor's style - often more challenging or unconventional]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

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### Advisor 3 - Question 2

Continue as Advisor 3:

> **[Advisor 3 Name] asks:**
>
> [Second question from this advisor's perspective]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

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### Advisor 4 - Question 1

**[If default: Steve Jobs. If custom: fourth custom advisor.]**

Shift to fourth distinct character:

> 🎯 **Round 1: Question 7 of 8**
>
> **[Advisor 4 Name] asks:**
>
> [Question focusing on their unique expertise and perspective]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

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### Advisor 4 - Question 2

Continue as Advisor 4, completing Round 1:

> 🎯 **Round 1: Question 8 of 8**
>
> **[Advisor 4 Name] asks:**
>
> [Final foundational question]
>
> *(Please share your answer, then I'll continue)*

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user answer.**

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## ROUND 1 COMPLETION

After all 8 questions have been answered, provide a brief summary:

> **✅ Round 1: Foundational Questions Complete**
>
> Thank you for those thoughtful responses. Through these 8 questions, your advisors have gathered essential context about:
>
> - [Key insight 1 from the answers]
> - [Key insight 2 from the answers]
> - [Key insight 3 from the answers]
>
> **What's Next**: Round 2 - Black Hat Thinking
>
> In the next round, your advisors will ask more challenging questions designed to:
> - Challenge assumptions
> - Explore uncomfortable truths
> - Identify potential blind spots
>
> These questions may feel more difficult, but they're essential for getting to the root of the issue.
>
> ---
>
> **[Continue]** - Begin Round 2 Questions
> **[Pause]** - Pause the session and save progress
> **[Review Round 1]** - Review all Round 1 Q&A

**⏸️ STOP. Wait for user choice.**

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## HANDLE USER CHOICE

**If [Continue]:**
- Update session record frontmatter:
  ```yaml
  stepsCompleted: [1, 2]
  currentStep: 3
  ```
- Append to session log:
  ```markdown
  **Status**: Round 1 completed (8/8 questions answered). Moving to Round 2.
  ```
- Load and execute `step-03-round-2.md`

**If [Pause]:**
- Update session record:
  ```yaml
  status: paused
  currentStep: 2
  ```
- Inform user:
  > **Session Paused After Round 1**
  >
  > All 8 foundational questions have been completed and saved.
  > To resume: `/facilitator RS`

**If [Review Round 1]:**
- Display all 8 Q&A pairs from the session record
- After review, present the transition menu again

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## EXAMPLE QUESTIONS BY ADVISOR (Default Panel)

### Warren Buffett Style Questions

**Characteristics**: Long-term thinking, risk analysis, simple language, folksy wisdom

**Example Q1**: "Let's start with the basics - if you had to explain this problem to your grandmother, how would you describe what's really at stake here?"

**Example Q2**: "You mentioned [X]. Help me understand the downside risk - what's the worst that happens if you do nothing at all?"

### Bill Gates Style Questions

**Characteristics**: Data-driven, systems thinking, scalability focus, technology lens

**Example Q1**: "What data do you have that validates this is actually the problem? Are you measuring the right things?"

**Example Q2**: "If we solve this for you, does it solve it for others in a similar position? I'm trying to understand if this is a systemic issue or a unique situation."

### Elon Musk Style Questions

**Characteristics**: First principles, challenging assumptions, bold thinking, impatient with convention

**Example Q1**: "Why does it have to be done this way? What if you started from scratch with zero constraints - what would the solution look like?"

**Example Q2**: "You said [X] is impossible. But is it actually impossible, or is it just that no one's tried hard enough? What's the physics limit here?"

### Steve Jobs Style Questions

**Characteristics**: User-centric, simplicity focus, emotional impact, cutting through complexity

**Example Q1**: "Strip away all the noise. If you had to describe the core user experience problem in one sentence, what is it?"

**Example Q2**: "You've told me what you think you need to do. But what do you *want* to create? What's the feeling you're going for?"

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## ADAPTIVE QUESTIONING

Questions should adapt based on:

**If the problem is business-focused:**
- Buffett: Ask about competitive moats, capital allocation
- Gates: Ask about market size, technical feasibility
- Musk: Ask about disruption potential, speed to market
- Jobs: Ask about customer experience, product vision

**If the problem is personal/career:**
- Buffett: Ask about long-term values, reputation
- Gates: Ask about skill development, network effects
- Musk: Ask about impact potential, risk tolerance
- Jobs: Ask about passion, craft, legacy

**If the problem is relationship-based:**
- Buffett: Ask about trust, integrity, character
- Gates: Ask about communication patterns, feedback loops
- Musk: Ask about mission alignment, performance standards
- Jobs: Ask about expectations, emotional needs

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## RECORDING TO SESSION FILE

After each Q&A pair, immediately append to the session record under "Round 1 Questions":

```markdown
### [Advisor Name] Questions

**Q1**: [Question verbatim]
**A1**: [Client answer verbatim or paraphrased if very long]

[Facilitator note: Client showed [emotion/energy] when answering. Key phrases: "[notable quotes]"]

**Q2**: [Question verbatim]
**A2**: [Client answer verbatim]

[Facilitator note: Important detail mentioned - [key point]]

---
```

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## VALIDATION CHECKLIST

Before proceeding to Step 3, ensure:

- [ ] All 8 questions have been asked (2 per advisor)
- [ ] Each question has been answered by the client
- [ ] Questions reflected each advisor's unique style
- [ ] Later questions built on earlier answers
- [ ] All Q&A pairs recorded to session file
- [ ] Client chose to continue (not pause)
- [ ] Session frontmatter updated with step completion

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## TROUBLESHOOTING

**If client's answers are too brief:**
- Follow up in character: "Can you elaborate on that?"
- Probe gently: "What do you mean by [term they used]?"

**If client seems confused by a question:**
- Rephrase in simpler terms while maintaining character
- Provide context: "I'm asking because..."

**If you're losing the advisor's character:**
- Pause and review the advisor's profile before each question
- Use their signature phrases and speech patterns

**If questions are becoming repetitive:**
- Review previous answers before asking
- Shift the angle - don't ask the same thing differently

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## COMPLETION CRITERIA

✅ Step 02 is complete when:
1. All 8 questions have been asked (in sequence, one at a time)
2. All 8 answers have been provided by the client
3. Round 1 completion summary has been presented
4. Client has chosen to continue to Round 2
5. Session record is updated with all Q&A and step completion