hand lab practice sheet
Protect A Needed Card: practice worksheet
Use this worksheet before a session. It turns protect a needed card into a short written exercise so the decision can be reviewed without relying on memory.
Step 1 — write the known facts
List no more than three verified facts. Do not include predictions in this box. If a fact is not confirmed, label it as pending.
Step 2 — compare two options
For each option, write the requirement it satisfies, the new risk it creates and the clue that supports it. Keep each answer to one line.
| Option | Useful when | Main risk |
|---|---|---|
| A | Confirmed role or structure is stable | Lower upside if conditions change |
| B | Specific high-variance clue is present | Depends on more assumptions |
Step 3 — set the switch trigger
Complete this sentence: “I will change only if ____ is confirmed.” A trigger protects the plan from rumours and emotional switching.
- Rules and format checked
- Mandatory structure complete
- Fallback remains legal
- Review note saved
Score the process
Give one point for each completed check. Four points means the decision is ready; two or fewer means more information is needed. The score measures preparation, not the eventual outcome.
Put the idea into practice
Use the H5 drill, then return to compare your reasoning with the checklist.
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