How the One Bold Move Suggestion works

This tool is designed around a simple idea: momentum beats perfection. When you’re stuck, the brain secretly wants certainty. But certainty usually requires action to create. So the calculator does three things: (1) it picks a relevant category, (2) it measures how bold you want to be today, and (3) it turns that into one action you can actually do inside your chosen timeframe.

• Your situation: a short sentence that sets context (job, crush, habit, money, etc.).
• Category: which “arena” the move should live in.
• Boldness level: how brave you feel (soft → unhinged brave).
• Timeframe: how fast you want the move to happen.
• Energy + privacy: whether you want the move to be low-effort and/or low-audience.

• Boldness Score (0–100): a playful intensity rating.
• One Bold Move: the main action suggestion.
• First 2-minute step: a tiny starter action to reduce friction.
• Backup move: a safer version you can do if anxiety spikes.

Important: the suggestion is meant to be actionable and specific, not “be confident.” You can always edit it to fit your life. If the tool gives you a bold move that feels unsafe or unethical, skip it — the point is momentum, not chaos.

Boldness Score formula (0–100)

The Boldness Score is a weighted mix of your settings, with a small “novelty” variation based on your text so the results don’t feel identical for everyone. It is not scientific — it’s a structured way to map “how brave do I want to be?” into a consistent number.

Each category has a baseline because “bold” looks different in different arenas. For example, bold in career often means asking, bold in love often means clarifying, and bold in habits often means committing.

Your selected boldness level adds up to 30 points. Soft bold adds fewer points; unhinged brave adds more.

Shorter timeframes increase urgency (more points). Low energy reduces complexity (slightly fewer points). Public moves add points because social exposure is a form of boldness.

We hash your situation text and add a small -10 to +10 variation. This keeps results from feeling copy-paste.

Final score is clamped to 0–100. The meter then visually fills to match your score.

Examples (so you can see the vibe)

Example 1: Career (medium bold, 7 days, private)
Situation: “I want a better job but I keep hesitating to apply.”
Output: A bold move like “Send one cold email to a hiring manager with a 3-line pitch,” plus a tiny starter step like “write the subject line and save draft,” and a backup move like “apply to one role with a saved resume.”

Example 2: Love (bold, today, semi-public)
Situation: “We’ve been talking for weeks and I’m confused.”
Output: “Ask one clarity question in a calm message,” with a starter step (write it in Notes first) and a backup (ask for a quick call instead).

Example 3: Habits (soft bold, 30 days, private)
Situation: “I keep doomscrolling at night.”
Output: “Set a 10pm phone parking spot + 7-day streak bet,” starter step (move charger), backup (use grayscale).

Notice the pattern: a bold move is usually a clear ask, a visible commitment, or a social exposure moment — but it’s still something you can do without rewriting your life.

Frequently asked questions

• Is this advice? No. It’s a fun suggestion generator. Use your judgment, especially for money, health, and relationships.
• Why do I get a different move when I change privacy? Public moves involve more exposure (posting, asking, announcing), so the tool changes the “shape” of the action.
• Can I run it multiple times? Yes — change category or boldness and compare. Save your favorites, then pick one and do it.
• What if the move feels too intense? Use the backup move, or lower boldness to “Soft bold”. Momentum matters more than intensity.
• Does this store my text? No. Your text stays in your browser. Saved results are local to your device.

How to read your Boldness Score

The number is a quick “intensity meter.” It doesn’t measure your worth — it measures how much exposure, commitment, or discomfort is baked into the move the tool is recommending. Use it like a thermostat: if the room is too hot, turn it down (lower boldness or choose Private). If it’s too cold, turn it up (shorter timeframe, more public, higher boldness).

• 0–24 (Tiny): Safe, low-friction actions. Great when you’re anxious, burnt out, or just starting. Expect “draft it,” “research it,” “send one message,” “do 10 minutes.”
• 25–54 (Brave-but-doable): You’ll feel a little nervous, but it’s realistic. This is the sweet spot for consistency — moves that create feedback fast without requiring a personality transplant.
• 55–79 (Bold): Higher stakes: asking directly, committing publicly, or putting money/time on the line. Use these when you want a step-change result.
• 80–100 (Main-character bold): Big exposure or big asks. Fun for momentum, but only do these if they are safe, ethical, and aligned with your values.

If you consistently get high scores and never act, that’s not a failure — it’s a signal that your “boldness” setting is ahead of your nervous system. Use the backup move, or drop to Soft bold for a week. The goal is movement you can repeat.

Mini scripts you can copy-paste

A bold move often fails because you don’t know what to say. Here are quick scripts that match the calculator’s style — direct, kind, and specific. Customize the blanks.

• Career ask: “Hey ___ — I’m exploring roles in ___. If you hear of anything, could you point me in the right direction?”
• Clarity question (dating): “I like where this is going. What are you looking for right now?”
• Boundary (friends): “I can’t do ___ anymore. I’m good with ___ instead.”
• Public commitment: “I’m doing ___ for the next ___ days. If you see me quitting, please roast me lovingly.”
• Money negotiation: “Is there a better rate available? I’m deciding today, and I’d love to stay if you can help.”

If you’re unsure, keep the move small and safe: draft first, send later. Boldness is a dial — you control it.

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