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Life & fun · August 11, 2011

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LazyMeter is the only to-do list you'll finish every day

LazyMeter is the first task manager built on the premise that how you feel is more important than how much you do. It is faster than pen-and-paper, and more rewarding. By helping you focus on one day at a time, LazyMeter ensures you know what to do and – more importantly – when you’re done. A visual meter shows your progress throughout the day, and the drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to prioritize and reschedule while you work. The simple design offers subtle feedback so users are more motivated and less likely to procrastinate. LazyMeter is the only to-do list you’ll finish every day.…

LazyMeter is the only to-do list you'll finish every day launched on August 11, 2011 with 61 votes, #26 of 248 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 15 years on.

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LazyMeter is a task manager designed to help users complete their daily to-do lists. It organizes tasks by day, using a visual progress meter and drag-and-drop interface to prioritize work. Tasks can be checked off or paused until the next day. Once the day's list is cleared, users are finished working. The tool emphasizes how users feel rather than task volume, offering simple design and subtle feedback to reduce procrastination and increase motivation throughout the day.

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LazyMeter is the first task manager built on the premise that how you feel is more important than how much you do. It is faster than pen-and-paper, and more rewarding. By helping you focus on one day at a time, LazyMeter ensures you know what to do and – more importantly – when you’re done. A visual meter shows your…

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