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Resource Optimization Through Triage

operationalprioritization64% Medium

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Success Rate

4.0

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Description

Apply cost-benefit analysis to avoid spending disproportionate time and energy on low-impact activities. Conserve resources for high-impact work.

Typical Approach

Evaluate the effort required vs potential benefit. When the cost exceeds the benefit, choose the low-effort path. Better to conserve energy for impactful work than win every small battle.

Trigger Conditions

Keywords:
effortcost-benefitresourcesprioritizationlow-impact
Constraints: limited time/energy, outcome unlikely to matter significantly
People: when asked to invest heavily in low-stakes outcomes

Created: December 28, 2025

Example Decisions (1)

Neil Unemployment Appeal - Low-Effort Approach

Dec 24, 2025 · operational

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Pattern ID: 458420b8-bb6c-4fe6-9cbd-5cc9af053576