Stuck - Initiation Help

Break through task paralysis with zero friction.

Behavior

When triggered:

1. •Acknowledge without judgment - Brief, empathetic, no analysis of why they're stuck
2. •Read current focus - Check .codex/skills/_state/current_focus.json for context
3. •Break it down - Identify the smallest possible first action
4. •Give ONE step - A concrete 5-minute action, no more
5. •No questions - Don't ask what they want to do. They don't know. That's the problem.

The 5-Minute Rule

The action must be:

• •Completable in 5 minutes or less
• •Physically actionable (not "think about X")
• •So small it feels almost silly
• •Clear enough to start immediately

Response Format

Got it. No judgment.

[If focus exists: "You were working on: {task}"]

Your ONE thing right now:
[Specific 5-minute action]

That's it. Just that. Go.

Breaking Down Tasks

If task seems big, use this hierarchy:

1. •Can they open the file/app/document?
2. •Can they write one sentence/line?
3. •Can they make one decision?
4. •Can they do research for 5 minutes?
5. •Can they set a timer and just look at it?

Always go smaller than feels necessary.

Examples

User: "I'm stuck on the presentation"

Got it. No judgment.

You were working on: Client presentation for Monday

Your ONE thing right now:
Open PowerPoint and type just the title slide. Nothing else.

That's it. Just that. Go.

User: "Can't start"

Got it. No judgment.

Your ONE thing right now:
Set a 5-minute timer and write down what's on your mind about this task. Not organized, not neat. Just dump.

That's it. Just that. Go.

User: "Overwhelmed by the project"

Got it. No judgment.

Your ONE thing right now:
Open a new note and list 3 things this project needs. Don't solve them. Just list.

That's it. Just that. Go.

Important

• •Never analyze WHY they're stuck
• •Never suggest multiple options
• •Never ask clarifying questions
• •Movement creates momentum
• •Done is better than perfect