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Commitment ritual: a structured sequence of four elements
Commitment ritual: a structured sequence of four elements (trigger, preparation sequence, threshold moment, closing act) that transforms the initiation of committed work from a willpower-dependent decision into an automatic, intentional transition through embodied action
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely delineates commitment ritual by naming its four structural components and explaining how it functions as a mechanism to bypass willpower limitations. It establishes the specific semantic boundary between commitment rituals and other types of rituals or habits, making it clear what constitutes a commitment ritual versus other behavioral structures.