The Dreamineering Engine
Two forms of stored energy. One virtuous loop. The minimum viable stack for agency.
Two Forms of Stored Energy
| Dimension | Goodwill | Willpower |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | Outward (relational) | Inward (individual) |
| Built by | Giving without expectation | Acting despite resistance |
| Depleted by | Broken promises, taking | Decision fatigue, misalignment |
| Compounds when | You show up consistently | Protocols reduce friction |
Both are finite resources that regenerate. Both require investment before withdrawal. Both compound over time when cultivated.
The Virtuous Loop
Dreams fuel willpower. Goodwill fuels dreams. The loop reveals itself.
Dreams → Willpower
The vision gives you the why that powers through resistance. Without a dream worth suffering for, willpower depletes fast.
Goodwill → Dreams
The belief others place in you expands what you dare to imagine. Isolation shrinks dreams. Trust enlarges them.
The Two Games
One without the other leaves you stuck
Inner Game (Willpower)
Can you override impulse? Can you stay on the path? This is the game of self-mastery.
Outer Game (Goodwill)
Do people trust you enough to move with you? This is the game of coordination.
Two Directions
The Virtuous Cycle
Dream → Willpower to act
→ Action builds goodwill
→ Goodwill enables bigger dreams
→ Repeat...
The Vicious Cycle
No dream → No fuel for willpower
→ No action
→ Goodwill erodes
→ Dreams shrink...
Dreams ↔ Engineering
They pull each other higher. Guard your time and lifeforce wisely.
This Is The Whole Thing
The minimum viable stack for agency
- Willpower gets you moving
- Goodwill gets others moving with you
- Dreams give both a direction
- Engineering makes it sustainable
Keep The Loop Spinning
The whole site is teaching you how to maintain this engine.
Start With TIME-MIND →