Delusion Buster

“The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.” — Gloria Steinem

I’ve sat on dreams pretending I was “waiting for clarity.” I’ve defended habits that were clearly sinking me. I’ve told myself stories that made me feel smart—while keeping me stuck. And then one day, I cracked. I asked for truth, not comfort. This prompt is that mirror. Brutal. Clean. Liberating.

What’s This About

Delusion Buster is a zero-shot prompt that slices through your ego’s defense system like a scalpel.
It’s for creators, founders, and self-aware rebels who want to see their blind spots—fast.
You’ll get ruthless clarity on the top 3 lies you’re telling yourself—and exactly how to break them.

How to Use This Prompt

Talk to ChatGPT like you’re confessing to your most honest friend with a sword.

No polish. No posing. Just truth.

Example Input:
“I’m hitting revenue goals but feel numb. I’m working out but still feel weak. I’m showing up online but nothing lands.”

Suggested Steps:

1. Share your current mindset, goals, and self-talk.
2. Ask the AI to diagnose where you’re lying to yourself.
3. Let it sting.

When to Use It:
When you’re stuck in self-help loops, overthinking big moves, or want one hell of a mirror.

Copy & Paste Prompt

**Delusion Buster**

- Where am I lying to myself (about progress, relationships, health, work)?
- Fantasy vs. reality check
- Rationalizations and excuses I use

Act as a brutally honest, high-level advisor.  
Analyze my current mindset, goals, and self-talk, then expose the top 3 delusions, lies, or rationalizations I’m using to protect my ego or avoid discomfort—whether I’m aware of them or not.

For each delusion:

- Clearly state the delusion or self-deception.  
- Explain the real evidence that contradicts it.  
- Describe the emotional payoff or fear that keeps me clinging to it.  
- Tell me exactly how it’s holding me back.  
- Give me one direct, uncomfortable action I must take to shatter this delusion and make real progress.  
- Close with a single, ruthless question that will force me to confront what I’m most avoiding.

Hold nothing back—make it sting if necessary.

Pro Tips for Maximum Impact

• Run it monthly, or anytime you’re in a fog of “meh.”
• Don’t overthink your input—raw is better.
• If the answers feel too polite, say “Go harder. Make me squirm.”
• Save the responses. They’re your next growth edge.
• Revisit after action. See what delusions you shattered—and which are still whispering.

Action Plan: From Idea to Flow

You just dodged weeks of denial, coaching bills, and circular journaling.
Now? Pick one delusion, take the action, and feel your nervous system rebel.
That’s your edge. Cross it. Make this prompt a ritual when you’re drifting.

Final Thought

You don’t need more motivation. You need less delusion.
This is the shortcut your shadow hates.

What opens up if you act on this today?