Upside if it works. Higher = more potential gain.

Money, time, focus, or reputation you burn to make it happen.

What breaks or is hard to unwind if you’re wrong.

How soon a move is needed before options shrink.

Evidence and experience behind the call—not just hope.

Impact minus Cost. Positive means upside beats the burn.

Urgency minus Confidence. Shows if urgency or conviction is steering you.

Confidence minus Risk. Tests if evidence can outlast friction and downside.

A stance derived from the signs of Return, Pressure, and Stability (R/P/S). Each combination maps to a one-word archetype so you can name the situation quickly.