# Sustainability
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Minimum Viable Effort
Productivity concept derived from Stanford researcher BJ Fogg and popularized in Atomic Habits emphasizing starting with small, easy actions to build consistency. Finding the sweet spot of maximum benefit for minimum effort to maintain sustainable habits without burnout, based on the Pareto Principle that 20% of efforts contribute to 80% of results.
No Permanent Free Tier Trend (2026)
Emerging SaaS business model shift where productivity apps like Morgen eliminate permanent free plans in favor of free trials with money-back guarantees, reflecting changing economics of software sustainability in 2026.
Strategic Energy Recovery Blocks
Deliberate scheduling of recovery activities between high-intensity work periods based on corporate athlete research. Includes physical breaks, social connection, mindfulness, or complete disengagement. Recognizes recovery as productive investment rather than wasted time, preventing burnout and sustaining performance.