Self-mastery outcome
Set intentions that lead to action
Connect intention to an obstacle-aware if-then plan instead of relying on motivation alone.

Success framing
What useful progress looks like
One implementation intention tied to the most likely internal obstacle.
Who this is for
Use this path for an ordinary, low-risk capability or behavior you want to explore through a small self-guided experiment. Seek qualified support when safety, trauma, crisis, or a clinical concern is involved.
Curated sequence
Learn in order, then act
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Interview Larry King with Gabriele Oettingen
WOOP
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- Key takeaway
- Interview Larry King with Gabriele Oettingen
- Action
- Choose one wish
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PNTV: Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabriele Oettingen (#253)
Brian Johnson
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- Key takeaway
- PNTV: Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabriele Oettingen (#253)
- Action
- imagine the best realistic result
Brian Johnson via YouTube
WOOP research publications
woopmylife.org
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- Key takeaway
- WOOP research publications
- Action
- name the main internal obstacle
woopmylife.org
Action plan
Take the smallest useful next step
- Choose one wish
- imagine the best realistic result
- name the main internal obstacle
- write an if-obstacle-then-action plan
- schedule the first action.
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