Indecision and endless options quietly erode standards. The Two‑Option Rule is a tightly practical habit: before a recurring decision arrives, decide there will only be two acceptable paths. James explains why narrowing choice reduces negotiation, preserves dignity, and converts standards into immediate action. The episode gives a simple decision lens to pick the two options (values‑aligned, reversible), scripts to offer them calmly to others and yourself, and three everyday applications—morning routines, family logistics, and work commitments. You’ll get exact one‑line phrases to present options without drama, a short micro‑trial to test the rule for three days, and a method to measure whether decisions felt clearer and less draining. This is low‑ego architecture: make fewer choices, hold one standard, and free attention for what matters. Practical, repeatable, and testable tomorrow morning.