Beeminder as a tool for your long-term self's arsenal

[dreeves]

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Your long-term self ("I would like to get in shape!") and your 
short-term self ("I do not feel like getting off the couch right now!") 
are sometimes in conflict. Short-Term Self tends to win because, well,
who do you think's the one calling the shots when the time comes to take
action? Unless Previous Self entered into a binding commitment. This can
take many forms, like a pre-planned workout date with a friend. 
Beeminder aims to add more such tools to your long-term self's arsenal.
More at https://blog.beeminder.com/incentalign/

We're proud of this classic Beeminder blog post that's a nice mix of 
practical tips and Beeminder philosophy:
https://blog.beeminder.com/incentalign/

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The inaugural blog post could also make sense to point to as a TOTD but it's sooo ancient idk.

Verbata: akrasia, beeminder philosophy, general beeminder evangelism, pointers to blog posts, incentive alignment, timeless,