Cost-Reduction Lens (Practice Page)

Art of War — Practice (Condensed)

Quick lens for timing + cost reduction. Use with Doctrine page when you need the “why.”

1) Read

[bomb]Direction Test|Is this pushing toward failure (conflict) or just limiting how we move (constraint)?[/bomb]

[bomb]Coherence Check|Only act when nəc̓aʔmat is ON; otherwise pause and reset posture.[/bomb]

2) Decide

Pick the cheapest win that lowers cost now; prefer no battle fixes (clarity, routine, rhythm).

3) Move (BRIG)

Brush: Shrink stakes; bounded start.
Repair: Impact→empathise→boundary→next step.
Invite: Visible ladders; bounded choices.
Govern: Limits with dignity; predictable supports.

4) Reset

[bomb]Supports Are Tools|Temporary aids; remove to return independence.[/bomb] Keep re‑entry cheap; celebrate small wins.

Micro‑scripts

“I can help you, and I won’t do it for you.” • “Let’s make the next try cheaper.” • “We repair, then re‑enter.”

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