Frequently asked questions about thinking, epistemology, and cognitive tools. 209 answers
A fully automated behavior runs without any conscious effort or decision.
Every automated behavior gives you back attention and decision-making energy.
From manual to prompted to habitual to fully automatic — each level requires less energy.
Multiple automated behaviors working together produce results far exceeding manual effort.
When your default automatic behavior is excellent you do not need to try to be good.
Even automated behaviors need periodic review to ensure they are still producing good results.
Automated behaviors must be able to adapt when circumstances change.
Automation handles routine so you can be fully present for what matters.
Eating exercise sleep and stress management all running on automation.
Start up deep work communication and shutdown all running on automation.
Connection rituals appreciation expressions and boundary maintenance on autopilot.
Reading note-taking reflection and review all running automatically.
Saving investing and spending decisions handled by automated rules.
Morning and evening routines that run flawlessly without conscious effort.
You know automation is complete when you cannot remember not doing the behavior.
A comprehensive set of automated behaviors providing a stable foundation for everything else.
When your behavior automatically serves your values you have achieved behavioral sovereignty.