How to Manufacture Some Accountability for Yourself: The Third Pillar of Productivity

Still staring at that stubborn unfinished task? Bring in virtual witnesses, set a kitchen timer, or bet money on a cause you despise and watch it finally get done.In Part 2 of our “Third Pillar of Productivity,” Moah and Alex explore how to set up accountability for yourself with various tools and unconventional techniques. They test-drive low-stakes body-doubling, share how they put up real money on stickK’s infamous “anti-charity” wagers, and unpack why sharing your goal with a friend can rocket completion rates and what research says about commitment devices.Tune in to learn how the right deadline, partner, or wager turns procrastination into unstoppable momentum and walk away with an accountability toolkit ready for your next leftover task.Links from the Show!Writing down goals increasing the chance of success : https://www.dominican.edu/sites/default/files/2020-02/gailmatthews-harvard-goals-researchsummary.pdf95% success rate https://crossfit306.ca/news-and-events/2019/5/1/be-95-more-likely-achieve-your-goal-with-one-simple-step (We can’t find the actual “study” by ASTD)Commitment and Consistency Principle mentioned in Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by CialdiniCommitment device and their efficacy research with data from stickKTools Flowclub: https://www.flow.club/Focusmate: https://www.focusmate.com/stickK.com: https://www.stickk.com/Boomerang for Gmail boomeranggmail.comBoomerang for Outlook boomerangoutlook.comGot todos? Get GQueues gqueues.com

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Less Busy Lab is the productivity podcast for people who want to get the right things done and still feel calm when the laptop closes.Moah & Alex met at MIT and later went on to build Boomerang, the multi-million-dollar productivity suite used by millions while amassing more than a dozen patents on productivity technology.After fifteen years of leading an efficient team that consistently out-performs its size without burning out, they’ve learned that real productivity isn’t a single system or a 4am morning routine. Alongside parenting two energetic kids together, they continue to hack on their own productivity and enjoy reading research papers with a glass of wine after the kids go to bed.In each episode, they unpack the research behind focus, overwhelm, habit change, task management, and procrastination while sharing honest stories of the methods they’ve tried—what stuck, what flopped, and why. You’ll leave with practical, actionable tips to discover your own “productivity persona,” lift team performance, and feel less busy while getting more done.If you’re looking for thoughtful guidance on getting the right things done faster while feeling less busy, you’ll feel at home here.