# Vicious cycle — Meme Lab

Use when a decision creates a self-reinforcing pattern of escalating consequences.

- What it expresses: A choice triggers a sequence where each outcome worsens the initial condition.
- Example: The team keeps delaying the project deadline to avoid addressing the budget shortfall.
- When not to use it: Avoid when the problem is resolved before the cycle begins or the decision is reversible.
- Tags: decision, escalation, consequence
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