Why Do I Procrastinate?
Productivity
procrastination quiz
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How HN took it
9 positive, 12 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 25 critical, out of 46 comments about the project. Thread score -0.29.
Idea: 4 for, 7 againstExecution: 0 for, 10 againstDesign: 0 for, 7 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 1 againstPricing: 1 for, 0 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Useful and enjoyable quiz with helpful suggestions
From 3 comments
Smooth, went to the end of the quizz and appreciated the suggestions. Now I need to apply the advice :) Makes me want to read the book mentioned.
mariedm on HNJust wanted to say - this is great, and I enjoyed it! thank you!
maximp on HNPretty useful app.
arfo on HN
Gamification hints and questions helped reframe thinking
From 2 comments
I liked the gamification hints: - give yourself a clock, and race against the clock - it may be boring, so add some difficulty to it, extra challenges, stretch goal. neither may…
keyle on HNI had pretty low expectations when I opened this, but was pleasantly surprised. It's not that the advice was that helpful (I enjoyed the reminder, but I've heard that all…
enodios on HN
Objections
Error page 'Sorry, we can't seem to find what the problem is' appears
From 4 comments
"Oops. Sorry, we can't seem to find what the problem is."
abrichr on HN"Sorry, we can't seem to find what the problem is."
throw7 on HNNice concept, but all I got was: "Oops. Sorry, we can't seem to find what the problem is."
logeek on HN"Oops. Sorry, we can't seem to find what the problem is." I guess I should stop procrastinating by finding out why I'm procrastinating and go back to work.
hesk on HN
Too many questions to be used repeatedly
From 1 comment
Too many questions to answer IMHO. Can't see anyone using this tool more than once. Should narrow it down to 5 questions tops to get any value on daily basis
yranadive on HN
No scientific sources cited; medical-style diagnosis questionable
From 2 comments
Ok, so what actual science is this based on? Why should I give out personal stuff like "What are you avoiding right now" if it doesn't have an effect on the outcome when…
0xbxd on HNWebMD? So the reason you procrastinate: you probably have a brain tumor?
droidist2 on HN
Reflected user input allows script injection
From 1 comment
Can I suggest either carefully stripping away user input or not using it at all in questions? Clear security issue appeared when I typed: ``` <script>alert("this is…
r3bl on HN
Requests
Show aggregate statistics of results
From 1 comment
It'd be cool see some stats for the results people get. I'm sure a lot of people are taking the quiz right now. Could we find what makes people procrastinate most often? Spoiler,…
1maginary on HN
Add PayPal payment option
From 1 comment
The service sounds really good, though I think the subscription payment should also include Paypal. I think many people would like to avoid handing over their credit card…
mrleinad on HN
Link the source book more prominently
From 1 comment
> Oops. > Sorry, we can't seem to find what the problem is. > TRY AGAIN? A little disappointing but the link to the book this is based on at the bottom of the page is good. Maybe…
lucideer on HN
Questions
What science is the quiz based on?
From 1 comment
Ok, so what actual science is this based on? Why should I give out personal stuff like "What are you avoiding right now" if it doesn't have an effect on the outcome when…
0xbxd on HN
How do suggestions apply to procrastinating on your job?
From 1 comment
So how do these suggestions work if what you're procrastinating on is your job? Asking for a friend.
cableshaft on HN
Alternatives named
StayFocusd and LeechBlock browser extensions
From 1 comment
With regard to dealing with impulsiveness on the internet by "throwing away the keys", the site recommends the StayFocusd extension for Chrome, but doesn't recommend anything for…
kibwen on HN
The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel
From 1 comment
This quiz is based on the The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel, which is perhaps the best book I have read on the topic.
Flimm on HN
The Now Habit book
From 1 comment
Also check out "The Now Habit". Sounds corny but it really identifies the baste causes of procrastination and has some great tools for overcoming it. I can't say I'm completely…
spraak on HN