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Precious vs Trivial Filter

A decision filter that categorizes experiences by their true value to your wellbeing and happiness

Decision Rule

Before reacting emotionally, ask: 'Am I about to trade something precious (my peace, happiness, energy) for something trivial (minor inconvenience, ego slight)?'

How It Works

Creates pause between trigger and response, allowing rational evaluation of whether the reaction cost exceeds the situation's importance

Failure Modes

Using it to avoid all negative emotions including legitimate ones

Becoming callous to others' genuine concerns

Over-intellectualizing emotional responses

Example Decision

Traffic jam makes you late. Instead of trading inner peace for anger over uncontrollable situation, maintain calm state and use time for reflection or planning