Principlev1
When an activity energizes you only under conditions of
When an activity energizes you only under conditions of novelty, social observation, or competitive victory, the energy source is stimulus rather than purpose—test sustainability by removing these conditions.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from The nervous system habituates to repeated, predictable (habituation to repeated stimuli), The mere presence of other people increases physiological (social presence increases arousal), and The three basic psychological needs are autonomy, (genuine intrinsic motivation from basic needs). The principle prescribes a diagnostic test: remove external stimulation and see if energy persists.