You sat down to study. Then you got water. Then you reorganized your notes. Then you checked your phone. Then you decided you needed a better playlist. An hour later the textbook is open but nothing has been read. "Study" isn't a single action. It's a sequence that needs a start time.
Studying is hard to start because it's ambiguous. "Study for the exam" could mean anything: read notes, do practice problems, make flashcards, rewrite outlines. When your brain can't pick an entry point, it stalls. And when it stalls, it reaches for something easier: your phone, a snack, a different tab. Your brain is avoiding an undefined task.
Ready Time doesn't plan your entire study session, just the startup sequence. Gather materials. Close distractions. Review what you'll cover. Set a timer. Start. Once the timer is running and you're five minutes in, the resistance usually breaks.