Principlev1

Create a ready-to-resume plan before any task switch by

Create a ready-to-resume plan before any task switch by externalizing current cognitive state, unresolved elements, and next concrete action to close the mental loop and free working memory.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Open-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik) (unresolved commitments consume working memory), Working Memory Capacity Limit (working memory holds 3-5 items), and Task-switching generates attention residue that persists (task-switching generates attention residue). Leroy's ready-to-resume plan as actionable principle: externalize state before switching to reduce residue. Highly actionable, evidence-backed.

Source Lessons

L-0070

Attention residue lingers

Unfinished tasks leave attention residue that degrades focus on subsequent tasks.

L-0014

Raw capture beats perfect capture

A rough note you actually make is infinitely more valuable than a polished note you do not.

Connections

Derived From (3)

AxiomWorking Memory Capacity Limit AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)AxiomTask-switching generates attention residue that persists

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