[Sodaware]

I've been using Beeminder for 8 years[1], and it is no exaggeration to say it has massively changed my life. It helped me run a marathon, procrastinate less, write more words, workout regularly, and a bunch of other stuff.

It's weird and it's not for everyone, but if it works for you then go for it. I'm not ashamed that I need to wear corrective lenses, and I'm not ashamed that I needed help to get my shit together.

[1] https://www.philnewton.net/blog/beeminding-8-years/

[yarinr]

Hi, I'm the one who sent this link. It's funny to see you here, since I actually discovered it by reading your blog post! I honestly not sure how I stumbled upon it, but I liked it. Thank you!

As for the link, what really resonated with me was the concept of commitment vehicles. We all hit external deadlines (a form of commitment vehicle) on a regular basis, so how can we harness their power to meet OUR OWN goals? This article presents some approaches (Beeminder and otherwise). I wonder what other approaches exist!