Principlev1
Make the desired transition between behavioral links the
Make the desired transition between behavioral links the path of least resistance by eliminating location changes, time gaps, and decision points, with the completion of one link immediately initiating the next within approximately two seconds.
Why This Is a Principle
This derives from Behavior follows the path of least resistance due to the (behavior follows path of least resistance), Task-switching generates attention residue that persists (task-switching generates attention residue), Habits as Context-Response Associations (habit formation in stable contexts), and Hierarchical Chunking Expands Capacity (chunking allows treating groups as single units). The principle prescribes four specific design techniques for smoothing transitions: spatial continuity, temporal continuity, physical bridging, and eliminating decision points. It's actionable across any multi-step behavioral sequence and addresses the structural vulnerability identified at transition points between links.