@di_spivak · X

hackitup7 · HN

TLDR built a Chrome site blocker that lets you into distracting sites only after you do some math or simple coding (JS only right now). Direct link to extension (the site just gives you more context): https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/sphinx-earn-your-di... Philosophically it's a speed bump rather than a hard gate, because you'll eventually tear a gate down but you'll leave a speed bump. I've always eventually removed site blockers, or just had them become a nuisance that I reflexively dismiss before getting to distracting sites. Site blockers don't really reduce the "start navigating to a distracting site" muscle memory, and they eventually just become annoying. Dopamine is a hell of a drug. At the same time, I've been getting frustrated that my intermediate/advanced math skills have atrophied, and becoming more senior in my career (plus AI...) has caused my coding skills to atrophy even further. Realistically I'm not going to force myself to do math or coding exercises aft

u/Fuzzy_Act5528 · Reddit

About to launch alarm reminders in my productivity app. Thoughts? About to add alarm-based reminders. Not push notifications... real alarms that ring even when your screen is locked. You can set one for anything. A task, a habit, any date on your calendar. "Dentist 20 Nov. at 5 pm" → alarm set. "Take meds at 9 am every day" → alarm set. I built this because push notifications just aren't enough. Most people ignore them. So what if you could set an actual alarm for the thi

@WorksBreaks · X

Building Work Break; an AI-powered break and productivity assistant for teams. It helps you manage breaks, tasks, leave, meetings, and stays fully synced with Google Calendar all in one place. Would love your feedback! 👉

@DrockStowe · X

For anyone who has a hard time with group decision making.