Try RAYGUN Right Now

5 minutes. Run an experiment on your own mind.

You're about to experience the shift from being captured to choosing. This isn't reading about RAYGUN—it's doing it.

Step 1: Identify the Grind

Think of something you're avoiding right now. Something that feels heavy, burdensome, like an obstacle.

Step 2: Notice the Frame

Notice how you're thinking about this. Does it feel like:

That's being captured. You're experiencing it right now.

Step 3: Touch the Gap

We're going to touch the gap—the choice point. Follow along:

Step 4: Touch the Gap

Right now, drop the story about the task. Don't think about why it's hard or what it means.

Just notice: What is the ACTUAL constraint? The real problem you're facing?

Step 5: Choose Your Frame

What frame makes engaging with this constraint feel most alive?

Not "what gets me through this" but "what makes me want to engage?"

Design the Experiment

From your chosen frame, what's the smallest action that touches this constraint? What could you try in 10 minutes?

You're choosing, not captured. Feel the difference?

You Might Be Depleted

That's okay. When depleted, "what I want" can shrink toward avoidance.

Two options: Rest first (if you need energy), or check the constraint — are you touching it or fleeing from it?

The gap is still available. But when depleted, use the constraint as your anchor.

Reflection

Did you notice a shift? Even small?

That's RAYGUN 🎉

That shift from captured to choosing. You just did it.

You occupied the gap and chose what makes engagement alive. That's the whole operating system.

The Shift Can Be Subtle

Sometimes the shift is so small you almost miss it.

The skill strengthens with practice. You're learning to notice the gap faster.

Let's Debug This

RAYGUN didn't work this time. That's data, not failure.

You troubleshooting this? That's choosing to engage. You're already in the gap.