Activation Energy

July 21, 2024•72 words

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Activation energy: The mental oomph required to get started on a thing is related to how bad it sucks. For a graphical representation, picture a frowny face—negative parabolic, with the vertical axis being 'Ease of Starting a Task'

-doesn't suck enough, "eh I'll get to it"

-sucks just right, "I must do this now"

-sucks too bad "this is hopeless and pointless to attempt"

Suckage can trigger positive behaviors.

https://theconversation.com/anger-sadness-boredom-anxiety-emotions-that-feel-bad-can-be-useful-217654

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