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When Parts Pull at Different Speeds
When parts pull at different speeds, momentum fragments.
One part urges movement while another lags, conserving energy or waiting for clarity.
This tempo mismatch is not resistance or laziness.
It reflects timing differences across internal systems.
Naming the mismatch softens frustration and allows pacing to adjust without coercion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does one part of me want to rush while another part wants to move slowly?
You are experiencing "Mismatched Tempos." Your Reward system often moves at "high speed" (wanting the result now), while your Identity & Safety systems move at "low speed" (needing time to integrate). Naming these different tempos helps you stop judging yourself for being "slow" or "impulsive." You are simply a multi-speed system trying to find a synchronized rhythm.
How do I pick a speed if my parts are mismatched?
You aim for the Integrated Tempo. This is usually the speed of your "slowest" part. If you move at the speed of the "rusher," you leave the rest of your system behind, causing Internal Drift. By slowing down to match the part that needs more time, you ensure that the whole person arrives at the destination together, which is the only way to achieve a "Done" signal.