core belief: i am rewritable code; my inputs dictate outputs.
behavioral shift: objectifies habits; a/b tests life choices.
psychological lever: externalizes self, gamifies improvement, detaches ego.
discard condition: optimal baseline achieved, or alienation.
uncanny feel: person as system operator.

core belief: severe restriction distills pure insight.
behavioral shift: monk-like self-denial for clarity on a problem.
psychological lever: sensory contrast, heightened internal awareness; discipline as power.
discard condition: breakthrough achieved, or deprivation is debilitating.
uncanny feel: ascetic devotion to pragmatic ends.

core belief: embodying a hyper-effective archetype replicates its success.
behavioral shift: rigidly role-plays a persona (e.g., 'ruthless founder').
psychological lever: identity adoption provides framework; bypasses self-doubt.
discard condition: traits internalized or goal met; persona limits.
uncanny feel: interactions seem performed.