The Effort Offset — Permission Engines trigger illustration
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PERMISSION ENGINES

THE EFFORT OFFSET

MECHANISM

Show how their good behavior elsewhere earns them this indulgence.

? THE QUESTION

"What effort have they made that this product rewards?"

PROCESS

Work through these questions to generate ideas:

  1. What sacrifice are they making elsewhere?
  2. What 'I earned this' logic applies?
  3. What hard work justifies this reward?
  4. What balance does this restore?

EXAMPLES

Ideas in this space might look like:

  • 'You ran 5 miles. You've earned these fries.'
  • '12-hour workday? Order the steak.'
  • 'Been good all month? Break the budget.'
  • 'You survived Monday. This wine earned its place.'

HOW IT WORKS

Your Product
YOUR PRODUCT
+
THE QUESTION
"What effort have they made that this product rewards?"
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Breakthrough Idea
BREAKTHROUGH IDEA

REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

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"What effort have they made that this product rewards?"