How to Do What You Want: Akrasia and Self-Binding (2011) • Hacker News Board

Re: How to Do What You Want: Akrasia and Self-Binding (2011)

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Post by nextaccountic » Sun, Nov 29, 2020, 6:11 PM UTC

emmanueloga_ wrote: post #28

nextaccountic wrote: post #20

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Your [2] link is from a site that offers paid consultations for meditators in distress.. do you have a source from a site that doesn't stand to profit from those statements?

I don't think they are for profit, if they provide a therapy service then it makes sense that they would charge for it though (as any other therapist would do). I remember hearing about adverse effects of meditation in podcasts and blog posts and, perhaps some audio book? Can't remember. There are links to a few studies in all mighty wikipedia too [1], I'm sure you can find sources. From hearing the pros and the cons…

Thank you

Re: How to Do What You Want: Akrasia and Self-Binding (2011)

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Post by dreeves » Sun, Nov 29, 2020, 6:26 PM UTC

Bellamy wrote: post #29

I use Habinator app and it's working for me.

Thanks for this recommendation! If it has a commitment device aspect to it, I'll add it to our list of competitors at http://blog.beeminder.com/competitors

Re: How to Do What You Want: Akrasia and Self-Binding (2011)

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Post by Sodaware » Sun, Nov 29, 2020, 10:42 PM UTC

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/

Re: How to Do What You Want: Akrasia and Self-Binding (2011)

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Post by yarinr » Sun, Nov 29, 2020, 11:33 PM UTC

Sodaware wrote: post #43

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.…

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!