Principlev1
Test candidate substitute routines empirically for two days
Test candidate substitute routines empirically for two days each, scoring how well each resolves the craving (1-5), then commit to the highest-scoring option for thirty days rather than selecting based on theoretical appeal.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from axioms about dopamine prediction (When a habit forms, neural activity spikes at the cue and), wanting vs liking (Wanting and liking are neurologically distinct systems), and habit automaticity curves (Habit automaticity develops along a logarithmic curve —). Prescribes empirical testing protocol for substitute selection and commitment duration. Highly actionable.