The return visit starts in the current one
Stored value connects investment to the next cycle
Trigger
An external prompt, or an internal need or routine.
Action
The simplest behavior that seeks the reward.
Variable reward
Meet the need with some element of variability.
Investment
Save preferences or work that makes a return useful.
What value grows with use?
Investment should improve a later visit. The loop describes a design idea, not a guaranteed habit.
Conceptual illustration • not measured data