To someone besides your cat. This is called creating accountability.

The hypothesis is that you’ll then be embarrassed, shamed, humiliated, and ostracized if you fail to meet the deadline.

I don’t know how true that hypothesis is, but announcing a goal can help motivate you to meet it.

Posted on April 30, 2025


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