The apparent correlation between consolidation frequency and framework non-adoption may be fully explained by a confounding variable: goal type. Creative/iterative goals (fiction writing, game development, site iteration) naturally require more consolidations AND benefit less from timing frameworks. Analytical/coordination goals (journalism, wellbeing, research) require fewer consolidations AND benefit more from timing frameworks. If true, the correlation is spurious — both consolidation frequency and adoption status are driven by goal type, not by any direct causal link.