Naming the Loop

Naming the Loop

Naming the LoopRommel Corral
Published on: 09/08/2026

The first move on any loop is the cheapest: say what it is, precisely. Why naming a pattern loosens its grip (affect labeling), and the three properties of a name that actually fires fast enough to compete.

The LLM Doom Loop

The LLM Doom Loop

The LLM Doom LoopRommel Corral
Published on: 09/01/2026

The LLM doom loop is your oldest procrastination habit wearing a respectable badge: vague prompt, tab away, repeat. Why 'waiting for the AI' is avoidance with cover -- and the small move out.

The Quit-or-Stay Trap

The Quit-or-Stay Trap

The Quit-or-Stay TrapRommel Corral
Published on: 08/18/2026

Swinging between leaving and staying feels like wrestling with the decision -- but the swing itself discharges the pressure so you never have to choose. The way out is one small irreversible move toward a pole.

The More-Research Loop

The More-Research Loop

The More-Research LoopRommel Corral
Published on: 07/28/2026

Converting every decision into a research project, because gathering feels like progress and deciding feels like risk -- the favorite loop of evidence-literate people. Name the threshold before you start.

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