Principlev1
Define exit criteria for commitments at the moment of entry,
Define exit criteria for commitments at the moment of entry, before emotional investment makes rational assessment impossible.
Why This Is a Principle
This is a clear principle derived from loss aversion (Losses loom larger than equivalent gains in human), escalation of commitment (Humans escalate commitment to failing courses of action when), and hindsight bias (Hindsight Bias and Calibration Necessity). It prescribes WHEN to set exit criteria (at entry) and WHY (to bypass later emotional distortion). It's actionable and general enough to apply across commitment types.