Knowing what to do and doing it are separate records. Check whether the instruction is specific, feasible, and attached to a workable cue before attributing the gap to character.
A worked situation: Update the portfolio
Fictional example. A reader knows she should update her portfolio but has no definition of an update. Selecting one outdated example to replace converts an instruction into a physical action she can schedule.
Work through these questions: Update the portfolio
| Question or field | Fictional completed example |
|---|---|
| Known instruction? | Update the portfolio |
| Specific output? | Replace one outdated example |
| Cue? | Saturday morning work window |
| Dependency? | Current project image |
| Evidence? | Published replacement in a private draft |
Check whether the instruction is actionable
"I know what to do" may refer to a broad recommendation rather than a defined task. Name the output, the first physical step, and the input it requires. If those are clear, choose a feasible work window. If they are not, the next action is clarification. Kerub’s action lens should make the work specific, not turn an information gap into a character accusation.