Begin with setting an intention about identity - who do I want to be? What type of person? I am ____…

Then prove it with small actions to accumulate evidence that you are this person.

This enhances self-efficacy which is an individual’s capacity to execute on behaviors he or she commits to doing. It is capability to control motivation, behavior, and circumstances. As this increases it increases capacity for sustained change. This renews intention and reinforces identity which makes actions more likely which creates more evidence which further reinforces identity etc.

This is what I call a positive spiral.

Connections

• This is a form of 9D. Compounding is a powerful force if you overcome variance drain.
• It also helps explain 2B1. Willpower is not a scarce resource: ego depletion is inconclusive.

2D1A1. To navigate unhelpful patterns try the framework: associate, break, empower.