Principlev1
When obstacles arise, frame them as identity-consistency
When obstacles arise, frame them as identity-consistency tests ('people like me do hard things') rather than cost-benefit calculations to shift the decision criterion.
Why This Is a Principle
This derives from narrative identity (Human beings construct identity through ongoing narrative), consistency principle (Humans systematically prefer to be consistent with their), and dual-system thinking (Cognition Operates Through Dual Processing Systems). It prescribes a reframing strategy for moments of difficulty - converting from System 2 deliberation (effortful) to System 1 identity-consistency check (automatic). Oyserman's research shows this framing is most powerful precisely when difficulty is highest.