Compare Mental Decode State vs. Regular State
Aspect |
Before (Normal State) |
After (Mental Decode State) |
Self-awareness |
High — personal thoughts, emotions, preferences |
None — ego is detached, "you" disappear |
Emotional influence |
Easily distracted by feelings or moods |
No emotions present |
Thought patterns |
Reflective, judgmental ("I don't want to do this") |
Empty — no judgments, only action |
Task difficulty |
Tasks feel hard or easy depending on mood |
All tasks are neutral and manageable |
Focus |
Easily interrupted |
Absolute focus, like becoming one with the task |
Memory baggage |
Carries past failures, anxiety |
No memory, no past, just the task at hand |
Energy use |
Tension burns energy quickly |
Calmness saves energy |
Startup friction |
High — needs motivation |
Low — jumps directly into execution |
Movement and behavior |
Habitual, expressive, influenced by personality |
Simple, mechanical, non-personal |
Environment response |
Reactive to distractions |
Distractions blocked intentionally |
Best use cases |
Routine or enjoyable tasks |
Challenging, disliked, or high-focus tasks |