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Psychology

Confidence Beats Dexterity

The Insight

You spend more time debating if a cut is "right" than actually making the cut.

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Action Step

Adopt the "5-Second Rule." If you stare at a cut for more than 5 seconds, make a decision immediately.

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Optical Reset Protocol

Color grading fatigue causes "Snow Blindness."
Reset your exposure sensitivity and retinal burn-in.
Duration: 30 Seconds.

INITIALIZING...
00:30
RENDER BREAK

Waiting for Export?

Don't just scroll TikTok. Draw a card and reset your system before the render finishes.

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