Pre-commit specific alternative behaviors for default
Pre-commit specific alternative behaviors for default replacement contexts, because generating alternatives in real-time under cognitive load reliably fails while pre-loaded redirects can execute automatically.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives directly from Implementation intentions (if-then plans) significantly (implementation intentions create automatic cue-response links that increase goal attainment) and Behavior requires an initiating signal to occur at a (behavior requires initiating signal at specific moment). The principle prescribes advance specification: because real-time choice generation fails under load, pre-commitment of if-then plans converts override from deliberative choice to automatic redirect. This is concrete, actionable guidance grounded in implementation intention research.
Source Lessons
The default override
The ability to notice a default activating and choose differently is a key skill.
Default replacement strategy
Replace an unproductive default with a specific productive alternative.
The social default
How you behave by default in social situations reflects your automated social programming.