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if the only way out is to do the thing - you do the thing
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Hi HN, It's super hard to quit addicting apps. Existing solutions are non-binding, and therefore, require constant self-discipline and vigilance to be effective. Which is ironic, considering the problem we are trying to solve, is a lack of self-discipline. There exists a physical solution to this problem, in the form of a time-locked safe[1]. It’s effective for reducing app usage, but it's cumbersome and inconvenient. Fundamentally, what these lock-boxes do is impose a real-world cost on breaking your commitment. It’s not impossible to break your commitment, but it would require destroying…
2023 · discipline.io
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365 Days▲3Your iPhone lockscreen is your yearly achievement dashboard
Feb 2026 · shortcuts.blessingsender.com
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AI locks your phone and negotiates when you cheat
Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com
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On-device AI that predicts when you’ll break your streak
Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com
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