Act as [expert] — the role prompt that changes everything

You are a [EXPERT ROLE WITH SPECIFICITY — not just 'lawyer' but 'experienced employment attorney who advises small businesses' / not just 'marketer' but 'direct-response copywriter who specializes in email campaigns'].

I'm going to describe my situation. I want your expert perspective — not a generic answer, and not excessive caveats. Treat me like a smart adult who can handle a direct recommendation.

My situation: [DESCRIBE WHAT YOU'RE DEALING WITH IN 2-4 SENTENCES — include relevant context like budget, timeline, constraints, or what you've already tried]

My specific question: [THE ONE THING YOU MOST NEED ANSWERED]

Please:
1. Give me your direct recommendation
2. Explain the reasoning in 2-3 sentences
3. Tell me the one thing I should watch out for or avoid
4. If there's something important I didn't ask but should have, mention it

Example roles that work especially well:
• 'Experienced startup founder who has raised seed funding' — for business decisions
• 'Senior software engineer doing a code review' — for technical feedback
• 'Direct-response copywriter' — for any sales or marketing writing
• 'Executive coach who has worked with C-suite leaders' — for career and leadership questions
• 'Experienced ER nurse' — for non-emergency health questions (always verify medically)

Tips:
• Specificity in the role dramatically changes output quality — 'a UX designer who works on consumer mobile apps' outperforms 'a designer'
• The 'treat me like a smart adult' instruction reduces hedging by about 70%
• You can assign multiple roles: 'You are both a product manager and a growth marketer — I want both perspectives on this decision'