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Design adaptive responses for both peaks and troughs…

Design adaptive responses for both peaks and troughs of confirmed cycles rather than attempting to eliminate cyclical variation.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Ultradian and Circadian Cognitive Rhythms (ultradian and circadian cycles) and Human cognitive capacity varies predictably across the day… (chronotype variation). The principle prescribes working with biological rhythms rather than against them. This is actionable guidance that follows from the axioms about cyclical cognitive capacity.