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Re: Show HN: Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self

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Post by ekanes »

anonyfox wrote: post #14
stri8ted wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Its not a fool proof solution, but the hope is, it should significantly reduce the likelihood of breaking your commitments. I was considering supporting anti-charities (e.g. NRA, DNC etc..), but I thought that was unnecessarily distracting.

well I am probably kinda the hardcore target group. I can clearly spot, articulate and act on problems (like being overweight and out of shape). I go deep into the scientific (and also pseudo for fun) discussions about anything in the process, can roughly understand it, relate that to my personal situation, and make absolutely great plans how to tackle it. iE1 (body recomp): calorie counting app, tracking everything…

You seem like a very interesting person!

> Also I have no attention shortages and can comfortably read a full book cover-to-cover nonstop, meditate or keep the focus of a full-day meeting on track with multiple persons in the room trying to derail.

In mentioning this, it sounds like you're addressing that it's probably not adhd, but I'd gently mention that these don't disqualify adhd quite as much as you might think.

I'm not 100% sure what you mean by no attention shortages, but the desire for novelty within systems and not just any given moment (eg. I can start a system but always lose it) is common for many of us Now kids. :)

Reading a book cover to cover is an example of hyperfocus, and adhd trait.

Crushing a full day of meetings with many people trying to derail is actually an adhd superpower imho. It's that when we're BORED we're super distractable, but when we're putting out fires, and it's go go go we can do very well.

I don't know you well, and I'm also working on making tools for this space (super early tho) but I'd recommend perhaps getting tested, because the right medication changes peoples LIVES. Search reddit for stories. Days when I'm on adderall vs not are hugely different. Good luck to you and thanks for sharing.

Re: Show HN: Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self

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Post by kosciCZ »

suketk wrote: post #22

As a peer[1] in the habit-building space, there are so many things I love about this: * No self-reporting. I can attest this a huge source of friction for users. * Aligned business model. I also donate 100% of penalties to charity. It's shocking how many accountability apps are incentivized for you to fail. * External accountability. It's an underrated tool and I'm glad it's gaining more recognition. However, I think…

Hey, is there a problem with accepting new registrations (and joining the waitlist)? I get "The change you wanted was rejected." for anything I try to submit.

Re: Show HN: Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self

#35

Post by ghotli »

anonyfox wrote: post #14
stri8ted wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Its not a fool proof solution, but the hope is, it should significantly reduce the likelihood of breaking your commitments. I was considering supporting anti-charities (e.g. NRA, DNC etc..), but I thought that was unnecessarily distracting.

well I am probably kinda the hardcore target group. I can clearly spot, articulate and act on problems (like being overweight and out of shape). I go deep into the scientific (and also pseudo for fun) discussions about anything in the process, can roughly understand it, relate that to my personal situation, and make absolutely great plans how to tackle it. iE1 (body recomp): calorie counting app, tracking everything…

You sound a lot like me, which drove me to log in and reply. Here's what works for me these days and tbh I'm quite pleased with the results. I will admit that the circumstances under which I started this I felt very motivated to complete this.

Here's my advice, it's simple. Keep a streak in Duolingo, it'll remind you. I like the Android widget too. I do maybe one minute of work daily to keep my streak and at least for me it's the cornerstone habit I've then added other stuff over time. Once I had a small streak built up I went to the gym every day to either walk or run and when I ran I just did exactly what the couch to 5k app told me to do. When I was walking, I did duolingo. Self reinforcing.

Being able to run 3 5k's a week by the last week I no longer have problems basically exactly like you described. Or if I do, it's not nearly as egregious as it once was. The only trick for me at least was to just do exactly what I was told. It ramps up and I just never stopped before I was told to.

Key takeaway is that your body and brain are malleable and will adapt. Hope this or something like it helps!

Re: Show HN: Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self

#36

Post by balaji1 »

suketk wrote: post #22

As a peer[1] in the habit-building space, there are so many things I love about this: * No self-reporting. I can attest this a huge source of friction for users. * Aligned business model. I also donate 100% of penalties to charity. It's shocking how many accountability apps are incentivized for you to fail. * External accountability. It's an underrated tool and I'm glad it's gaining more recognition. However, I think…

just today I had an idea - pick up the book I'm reading whenever I hit HN or other SM. A book is just a better distraction (:

Anyway, good luck to all trying to fight distractions!

Re: Show HN: Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self

#37

Post by anonyfox »

ghotli wrote: post #35
anonyfox wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

well I am probably kinda the hardcore target group. I can clearly spot, articulate and act on problems (like being overweight and out of shape). I go deep into the scientific (and also pseudo for fun) discussions about anything in the process, can roughly understand it, relate that to my personal situation, and make absolutely great plans how to tackle it. iE1 (body recomp): calorie counting app, tracking everything…

You sound a lot like me, which drove me to log in and reply. Here's what works for me these days and tbh I'm quite pleased with the results. I will admit that the circumstances under which I started this I felt very motivated to complete this. Here's my advice, it's simple. Keep a streak in Duolingo, it'll remind you. I like the Android widget too. I do maybe one minute of work daily to keep my streak and at least fo…

I really know what u mean (and had like 2 weeks of Duolingo streaks several times) - but the sheer concept of streaks has no power over my brain somehow, like I couldn’t care less about breaking it. What you did sounds like „keystone habits“, where you get something simple running consistently and try to expand from there - but I really struggle with that initial step every single time, no keystone found so far :-(

Re: Show HN: Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self

#38

Post by anonyfox »

ekanes wrote: post #31
anonyfox wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

well I am probably kinda the hardcore target group. I can clearly spot, articulate and act on problems (like being overweight and out of shape). I go deep into the scientific (and also pseudo for fun) discussions about anything in the process, can roughly understand it, relate that to my personal situation, and make absolutely great plans how to tackle it. iE1 (body recomp): calorie counting app, tracking everything…

You seem like a very interesting person! > Also I have no attention shortages and can comfortably read a full book cover-to-cover nonstop, meditate or keep the focus of a full-day meeting on track with multiple persons in the room trying to derail. In mentioning this, it sounds like you're addressing that it's probably not adhd, but I'd gently mention that these don't disqualify adhd quite as much as you might think.…

Absolutely right what you pointed out! Having said that, I also can keep focus on really boring days, like I never head an issue in school/university with being easily going into squirrel mode or detractability. But will definitely check out these stories, thanks!

Re: Show HN: Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self

#40

Post by ghotli »

anonyfox wrote: post #37
ghotli wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You sound a lot like me, which drove me to log in and reply. Here's what works for me these days and tbh I'm quite pleased with the results. I will admit that the circumstances under which I started this I felt very motivated to complete this. Here's my advice, it's simple. Keep a streak in Duolingo, it'll remind you. I like the Android widget too. I do maybe one minute of work daily to keep my streak and at least fo…

I really know what u mean (and had like 2 weeks of Duolingo streaks several times) - but the sheer concept of streaks has no power over my brain somehow, like I couldn’t care less about breaking it. What you did sounds like „keystone habits“, where you get something simple running consistently and try to expand from there - but I really struggle with that initial step every single time, no keystone found so far :-(

Agreed and understood. I'll argue that the more key change came from the running app than the keystone habit. Be kind to yourself and try again each day :)
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