Principlev1
Pair vivid future narratives with clear-eyed obstacle
Pair vivid future narratives with clear-eyed obstacle assessment to prevent fantasy substitution from reducing motivation and effort.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Narrative framing of identical events produces measurably (narrative framing produces different outcomes) and Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence (cognitive systems maintain existing beliefs). It prescribes Oettingen's mental contrasting as a corrective to pure positive fantasy—actionable guidance about future narrative construction.