The Seven Frictions
where effort breaks down — none of them verdicts
Task Initiation Friction
When starting costs more than it should
Sustained Attention Instability
When you can start, but can’t sustain
Working Memory Overload
When thinking about the work costs more than doing it
Cognitive Effort Asymmetry
When some tasks cost far more than they should
Time & Future-Sense Distortion
When consequences don’t register until it’s too late
Emotional & Energy Drag
When rest doesn’t restore, and effort keeps costing more
Context Sensitivity
When your ability changes depending on where and how you work
What all seven have in common: the cost of starting.