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Decisions about
Productivity.

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Productivity Overview
33%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
20
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

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stopped comparing myself to others

I avoided social media for a while, focusing on my goals and progress

Regret Level2/10

resorted to phone videos when stressed

phone use worsened stress

Regret Level8/10

choosing to clean daily vs husband's rearrangement

I clean daily, husband rearranges livingroom for no reason

Regret Level8/10

Built offline expense tracker for Indian banks and UPI

I created an offline expense tracker using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Room.

Regret Level1/10

quit doomscrolling 7 hours a day

I wasted 7 hours daily on phone

Regret Level1/10

Recognize mental rehearsal as a low-risk dopamine hit

I was stuck in a rut, mentally rehearsing my projects instead of taking action

Regret Level2/10

built a Python visualizer

I created a free Python code visualizer for learning.

Regret Level2/10

create a cloud-based app

chose cloud storage for app data

Regret Level2/10

managed to stay sober for 70 days

I stayed sober and was productive

Regret Level2/10

Create fake meeting to avoid mouse jiggling

I use fake Teams meeting to gauge work time without jiggling mouse.

Regret Level1/10

swapped textbooks for ChatGPT

missed feeling of being intellectually sharp, relying on AI for knowledge

Regret Level6/10

made a tool, got stuck in marketing

realized making a tool isn't enough, got stuck in marketing

Regret Level4/10

Built a Mac app for daily use

Built an AI assistant app to boost productivity

Regret Level1/10

Stop overthinking every situation

Wasted years overthinking and second-guessing

Regret Level8/10

Use a work timer app

Started using Monitask for client projects

Regret Level2/10

stopped waiting for motivation

Started small, made progress without motivation

Regret Level1/10

Improve cmd experience

Copying commands from Google Docs repeatedly is frustrating

Regret Level6/10

being productive vs protractive

Wasted hours on non-essential tasks

Regret Level5/10

Built a Chrome extension instead of a paid subscription

Built a local-first scraper, avoiding monthly plans

Regret Level2/10

Experiment with 4-hour workdays

Wanted to boost productivity, but struggled to replace midday hours

Regret Level2/10