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Actually, we bootstrapped for 2 years. We had launch coverage in lifehacker, mashable, the atlantic and entrepreneur magazine. We had over 10,000 users the first month. We got to t…

How do you "just say you're building todo-list software" and not get laughed out of the room? Investors say the space is too crowded, and engineers joke about it being one of their…

Your homepage is confusing, but it seems you log what people have done. Have you seen idonethis.com from AngelPad? Very similar concept with a creative implementation (email), and …

It's fascinating that despite all the to-do apps, people still resort to home-grown, highly manual solutions. Do people think there will eventually be an app that works for the mas…

Add to the list: you have to call every 6 months to get a new "promotion" or you pay way too much.

To-do lists do work. What the author lacks is a today list. The purpose of the to-do list is to keep track of everything you have to do for the rest of your life. You should not be…

I like the idea - but it doesn't feel "addictive" yet. Feature request: filter out photos of cats.

Sorry for the plug, I won't make that mistake again. I did think/hope it would be relevant to the writer. Thanks for trying LazyMeter and for the feedback; we have a lot more plann…

The thing that's always missing from these articles is the definition of productivity. Is it doing more? Is it working more hours? What most people don't realize is that productivi…

Being in the productivity space, I read many articles like this each day, and you're right - it's the same advice. With LazyMeter, we sought to build not just a new philosophy, but…

This is exactly the philosophy behind LazyMeter. We help people focus on one day at a time and feel accomplished. It's all about working towards a clear goal. http://www.lazymeter.…

I'm also a fan. There's something powerful in its simplicity. As far as MVP's go, this is tops - look forward to seeing where it goes.

As a seller on Amazon, do not expect the same level of service and efficiency you receive as a buyer. I had a client selling on Amazon that had all kinds of surprises. On one occas…

Given the clunky user experience of earlier Kindle models, did people really expect something on par with an iPad? Trusting amazon to fix it is key - it's fine as long as they move…

I still wonder if AirBnB would have made it through the trough of sorrow following this model. Regardless, a great framework to consider. Startups can drag on indefinitely and we s…

Startups are about making difficult choices. Quitting your job is easy, especially if it's "soul-sucking". Be sure you're quitting because you need to build something that can't be…

Nice integration - very fast.

Working consistent long hours does not mean you're getting more done. I believe RescueTime has data showing the average person at work 8-hours a day is only working 2-4 hours. The …

It may be a sign you're not working on the right things. Seriously consider why you don't want to do the work. It may also be that you're overwhelmed. You can use LazyMeter to focu…

Agreed. I love your excitement and energy, but there's no reason you can't explore this idea while at Yale, or during a summer break. When you do a startup, you should look at the …