Principlev1
Design a context-independent behavioral core of 3-5
Design a context-independent behavioral core of 3-5 practices completable in under 5 minutes with zero dependencies that maintain continuity during worst-case disruptions while full-featured habits remain the primary growth mechanism.
Why This Is a Principle
This principle applies working memory constraints (Working Memory Capacity Limit), habit mechanisms (Habits as Context-Response Associations), stress performance (Human memory under stress and cognitive load is unreliable), and least resistance (Behavior follows the path of least resistance due to the) to prescribe a specific architectural pattern: a minimal core that survives everything. The specific constraints (3-5 practices, under 5 minutes) make it actionable.