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Staying Capable While Easing
Capability does not disappear during rest.
The athlete pauses, not injured, not finished—just present between exertions.
You sense how easing does not erase strength, how readiness remains available without constant output.
This window honors capacity without demanding performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I become "incompetent" if I stop trying so hard?
No. This is Staying Capable While Easing. Effort is the "gas"; capability is the "engine." You can ease off the gas without the engine stopping. In the Meaning Density Model™, "trying hard" often creates "noise" that interferes with your actual skill. By easing the effort, you allow your "habitual competence" to take over. This is "Level-7 Transcendence"—where you perform at your best because you are no longer in your own way.
How do I trust my capability without the "effort signal"?
You look for Lived Evidence. Notice that you can drive a car or hold a conversation without "straining." Apply that same logic to higher-stakes tasks. When you stop equating "strain" with "success," your Narrative system updates. You move from "effort-based value" to "presence-based competence," where your effectiveness comes from your clarity and regulation rather than your exhaustion.