2023 was a big year for us. We started with the goal of creating a product used daily by 4,000 people or paid for by 80. We did a ton of work, learned a lot, and ended the year with 15 customers paying $10/month. At the end of the year, we paused to reflect on that progress and adjust plans for 2024. We wrote this article to share those reflections with our loyal users and others following along.

Achieve long-term goals by transforming vague ambitions into actionable steps, using commitment devices for accountability, and setting effective reminders. Discover the roadmap to turning aspirations into realities.

Overwhelmed by the demands of time and finding it hard to "just do it"? Delve into this comprehensive guide that presents a four-step system for effective time management. Grounded in established frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix and Getting Things Done, this article offers a simplified approach to help you overcome procrastination.

Procrastination often stems from self-critical thoughts that create undue pressure, driving us to avoid tasks. The solution? Motivational self-talk. By shifting how we communicate with ourselves, focusing on future-oriented statements and choosing empowering language, we can replace self-imposed barriers with motivation.

Unlock the secret to tackling procrastination! In this article we explore the power of mindfulness in managing discomfort and keeping focus. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to productivity with tried-and-true techniques.

Rationalizations can be sneaky drivers of procrastination, often seeming logical on the surface. Delve deeper, however, and these self-created justifications reveal themselves as the core barriers to our productivity. Discover how cognitive behavioral therapy pinpoints and challenges these rationalizations. Learn the three-step process to break free from this habit, ensuring you no longer wait for that elusive "perfect time" to start a task.

Overcome Procrastination with Task Modification Strategies: Do you often delay tasks due to their ambiguity or size? Discover how adjusting the nature of tasks can be a powerful strategy against procrastination.

Want to understand what's keeping you stuck in the loop of procrastination? This lesson in the "Doer" course delves deep into the 6-step cycle that reinforces procrastination habits. From the initial triggering thought to the outcomes that keep us coming back for more delays, we unravel each stage to equip you with the knowledge to intervene and break free!

Ever wonder why you can't stop putting things off? We explore the reinforcement factors - both positive and negative - that keep us hooked on procrastination. From the joy of amusing content to the discomfort of facing tasks, we unpack why we delay and how to overcome it. Discover the final piece in the procrastination puzzle and set yourself on a path to conquering it. 🧠

Why do we avoid certain tasks and embrace others? This article reveals that procrastination stems from moments of discomfort, deeply tied to our core beliefs shaped by life events. There are six common beliefs that trigger procrastination, such as the fear of judgment and need for control. Recognizing these beliefs is crucial for change. In essence: Understanding the beliefs behind procrastination is key to breaking its hold.

Learn about the psychological process that sustains procrastination.

There have been over 1,000 published studies on interventions to overcome procrastination. I've read an enormous number of them. Of all the research on procrastination, there are 35 large-scale randomized controlled trials on specific interventions.

The internet is filled with suggestions like breaking down tasks, practising meditation, or creating an accountability mechanism. While these suggestions may be well-intentioned, they often do more harm than good.