Module 5, Lesson 1: The Pause Principle – Why Stopping New Commitments Accelerates Progress
The myth of "more equals momentum" ends today.
Previous Lesson:
Most people think the way to fix their life is to add more—more systems, more routines, more commitments. But here's the truth: new commitments kill system repair.
Today you'll learn why strategic pausing is the secret to breakthrough progress.
Key Concepts:
The myth of "more equals momentum" – Why addition often creates subtraction
Why new commitments kill system repair – The cognitive load of constant yes
The importance of creating cognitive and emotional space – Room to think and rebuild
What You'll Learn:
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