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everyday fool

made for humans before they were optimized

the fool noticed.

These aren't labels, they're just patterns.

Things that once worked, so we kept doing them.

Nothing to fix.  Just notice.

If you’re not sure, take the check.

the avoidance loop

it’s right there.
right in view.
LATER, LATER, LATER!

I’ll get to you.

 

[ notice this loop ]

​the perfection loop

 

almost ready.
almost right.
almost almost-

but not tonight.

 

[ notice this loop ]

​the analysis loop

 

what if this.
what if that.
think think think-

must think about that.

[ notice this loop ]

​the fire loop

go go go.
now now now.
FAST FAST FAST—
uh oh wow.

[ notice this loop ]

​the armor loop

 

zip it up.
button it tight.
THUNK - CLUNK
all day and night.

 

 

[ notice this loop ]

​the caretaker loop

 

yes to you.
yes to them.
whoops— forgot
about me again.

 

 

[ notice this loop ]

​the attachment loop

sticky like syrup.

stuck like glue.

sticky-stuck forever.

stuck to you.

[ notice this loop ]

​the identity loop

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this is me.
this is how.
this is me-
or not right now.

 

[ notice this loop ]

​the shadow loop

went this way.

shadow did too.

looked down-

it's there, it's me too.

 

[ notice this loop ]

Take the Story With You

Nine illustrated story cards about the patterns we all fall into.

Simple moments.  Small realizations.

Download the Everyday Fool loop story cards.

Sometimes a small story reveals a real pattern.

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Motivation fades.  Patterns remain.

Notice -> Decide -> Direct.

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