Cut²

Cutting excess, minimalism

Cut² is about removal — eliminating what doesn't serve you, reducing complexity, and focusing on essentials.

When to Enter Cut²

You might need Cut² when:

• You feel overwhelmed by too much

• Clutter (physical, digital, mental) is slowing you down

• You're saying yes to everything

• Quality is suffering because of quantity

• Simplification would unlock progress

Key Activities

Identify Excess

• List everything competing for your attention

• Recognize what's not essential

• See where complexity adds no value

• Notice energy drains

Make Hard Choices

• Decide what stays and what goes

• Say no to good things to make room for great

• Prioritize ruthlessly

• Accept that cutting means loss

Remove and Simplify

• Delete, donate, discontinue

• Streamline processes

• Reduce commitments

• Clear physical and digital space

Protect What Matters

• Guard the essentials fiercely

• Create boundaries around priorities

• Focus energy on fewer, better things

• Quality over quantity

Cut² in INITE Modules

Module	Cut² Applications
Club	Focus your path, reduce goals to essentials
Estate	Minimalist living, essential experiences only
Health	Simple, focused health protocols
Events	Attend fewer, more impactful events
Education	Deep focus on one skill, not many

What to Cut

Time & Commitments

• Meetings that could be emails

• Projects that don't align with goals

• Relationships that drain energy

• Activities done out of obligation

Physical

• Possessions you don't use

• Clutter in your space

• Clothes you don't wear

• Items "just in case"

Digital

• Apps you don't use

• Subscriptions you forgot about

• Files you'll never need

• Notifications that interrupt

Mental

• Worries about things you can't control

• Grudges and resentments

• Information you're hoarding

• Comparisons with others

Journal Prompts

Use these in your Path entries:

• What did I cut today and why?

• What am I still holding that doesn't serve me?

• What would I cut if I had to choose only essentials?

• How does less create more in my life?

Signals to Move On

Consider transitioning when:

• You've achieved meaningful simplification

• Cutting more would be harmful

• You're ready to build on the cleared space

• Focus is restored

Transition Options

From Cut², you might move to:

• Form◊ — Build structure with what remains

• Cast→ — Project forward from clarity

• Hold∞ — Maintain the simplified state

AI Manager Support

Your AI Guide can help with Cut² by:

• Identifying patterns of overcommitment

• Suggesting what might be cut

• Celebrating simplification wins

• Protecting against cutting too deep

Caution: Cut with intention, not anxiety. Some things take time to show their value.