Your Brain Has a Battery.
Stop Wasting It on “Scheduling.”
Willpower is a finite biological resource. Here is how to stop leaking it on low-value decisions.
The Genius Trick: Decision Fatigue occurs because the prefrontal cortex burns finite glucose for every choice you make. The most effective cure is Algorithmic Scheduling. By outsourcing “what to do next” to an AI calendar, you eliminate executive function drain, saving your mental energy for the actual work rather than the planning.
The Science: Glucose Depletion
The Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) is the CEO of your brain. It handles logic, planning, and willpower. However, it is metabolically expensive.
Research shows that every single decision you make, from “what to wear” to “which email to answer first”, burns glucose in the PFC. Once that glucose dips, your brain switches to “energy saver mode.” This manifests as procrastination, impulsivity (eating junk food), and the inability to focus.
Old Way vs. The Genius Way
| The Old Way (To-Do Lists) | The Genius Way (AI Blocking) |
|---|---|
| Requires constant manual sorting | Auto-sorts by priority/deadline |
| “Decision Fatigue” from choosing next task | Zero friction (Just do what it says) |
| Static (Doesn’t adapt to delays) | Dynamic (Re-shuffles if a meeting runs late) |
The Protocol: “Externalize Executive Function”
- Capture Instantly: Never hold a task in your head. It uses RAM. Dump it into the system immediately.
- Set Parameters, Not Times: Don’t say “Do this at 2 PM.” Say “This takes 30 mins and is due Friday.” Let the AI find the 2 PM slot.
- Single Monitor Mode: Only look at the “Current Task” view. Seeing your whole week creates anxiety (cortisol) which further inhibits the PFC.
Motion (AI Scheduler)
I stopped using Google Calendar and Asana. Motion combines them. You throw tasks into it, and it uses an algorithm to perfectly slot them into your free time. If a meeting runs long, it automatically re-organizes your entire day for you.
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