Cognitive Scaffold

Preparing your thinking workspace

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MENTAL MODEL · M6664

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A formula for quickly determining task priority. Score = Impact × Confidence × Ease.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Avoid indecision. When you have 10 "good ideas" in front of you, don't make a snap decision. Score each idea. You'll often find that projects that are "hard but high impact" (high I, low E) don't score as high as you'd think, and it's better to do the "simple and effective" ones first (high E, medium I).

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Anchor fast decisions

The growth hacker's rapid prioritization formula: Score = Impact × Confidence × Ease. The mechanism is to avoid indecision—using a three-dimensional product instead of a snap decision. It often reveals that "hard but high impact" (high I, low E) items don't score as high, and it's better to do "simple and effective" (high E, medium I) projects first.

MINIMUM ACTION

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