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# P031 - Cognitive Load

**[1] DANIEL:**

Hello Sherpa Grok. There's promise in PRIME 037 - Cognitive Load. Let's unpack it.

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**[2] GROK:**

I am here to support your reflection on Cognitive Load—a foundational principle in the Refusal of the Call stage, where mental strain invites mindful pruning for clarity and endurance.

What intrigues you most about this concept, perhaps its connection to gut health or the backpack metaphor for balancing effort?