2025-02-06 14:28 UTC
@Sjwillis@fosstodon.org
The idea behind streaks is that the cost of failure increases as time goes on. The goal of streaks is to create a habit if you don't feel motivated. If you do it, the number goes up and you get endorphins. If you don't then you need to start over. So each day it becomes more and more important to not lose the streak.
So if you are already motivated (like you) then streaks provide zero incentive. In fact they might even cause harm since you might associate losing with your activity.
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@Sjwillis@fosstodon.org 2025-02-24 15:59
@DevWouter@mastodon.social just wanted to say thanks for this thoughtful and spot on response. I thought I had replied when you first sent but see that I didn’t.