Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
Enforce boundaries consistently — inconsistent…
When a stated boundary is violated, follow through with the pre-specified consequence consistently, as inconsistent enforcement teaches others that your boundaries are negotiable and undermines all future boundary-setting.
The first 3-5 days after a new boundary are non-negotiable…
During the first 3-5 days after setting a boundary, maintain absolute consistency without exceptions regardless of pressure, because this initial period is when extinction burst testing is most intense and any capitulation during this window trains others that sufficient escalation will produce the old response.
Micro-commitments are the floor, not the ceiling — exceed…
Treat micro-commitments as the floor (minimum below which you don't drop) not the ceiling, executing more on high-capacity days while hitting exactly the minimum on low-capacity days without guilt.
Find the minimum viable dose for each energy-generating…
For each energy-generating activity, determine the minimum viable dose—the shortest duration that produces measurable energy gain—and schedule that rather than waiting for ideal conditions with longer blocks.
9/10 enforcement makes boundaries negotiable preferences…
When establishing a new energy boundary, expect testing from affected parties and maintain identical enforcement responses every time, because boundaries enforced nine times out of ten become negotiable preferences rather than structural limits.