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?"