Help me be accountable with my time

Posted by atomiomi on Thursday July 16, 2026 @07:41AM
from the self-post dept.

Hey people of the HN,

So here is the deal:

I want to work on a project. For that I need someone keep me accountable, like on a job.

Rules: - End of the day I'll share update what I did - If nothing substantial then I lose money (more below) - Doesn't count - weekends and sick days

If I don't post it I'll send 20$ to any charity (by poll)

I'll post updates here https://x.com/ab44997

Even one person is enough so I feel shame and -20$

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by zloy88 on Thursday July 16, 2026 @08:36AM (#48933614)

Hahaha :D that is hilarious. I am honestly curious, just like being a motivator, since I am also building.

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by atomiomi on Thursday July 16, 2026 @09:58AM (#48934688)

You could share your update as well ;)

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by ThierryRkt on Thursday July 16, 2026 @09:18AM (#48934146)

x'D I feel you, I was also in same case as it tooks me months before shipping the first version of my side project. I am also an economist and we called it "Commitment Device" so don't feel ashamed as it's normal. I am honestly curious, what it will become

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by atomiomi on Thursday July 16, 2026 @09:58AM (#48934685)

yeah, and work stuff I do without any problem, all before deadlines

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by ThierryRkt on Thursday July 16, 2026 @10:14AM (#48934892)

The best advice I've recieved was writen down what you made today and what you want to do the next, then next day you repeat the same process... But don't be rude with yourself, its like building a new habit it takes time and so you will probably missed some days

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by atomiomi on Thursday July 16, 2026 @10:19AM (#48934955)

interesting part is I already do that at work, but for my own stuff nope, tthere's no one around to shame me

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by ThierryRkt on Thursday July 16, 2026 @11:13AM (#48935703)

How is that possible x'D For that point, I can’t help you, sorry

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by atomiomi on Thursday July 16, 2026 @11:31AM (#48935936)

Shaming is not required, just that I keep accountable. Will share first standup today

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by ThierryRkt on Thursday July 16, 2026 @01:43PM (#48937736)

Good, I've started following you on X. No need to pay $20 for that x'D

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Re:Help me be accountable with my time by brudgers on Thursday July 16, 2026 @12:26PM (#48936675)

I want to work on a project.

Then work on it.

Donate $20 to charity too.

Good luck.

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