July 9th, 2024

Show HN: I will call your phone to hold you accountable

A service offers daily accountability calls for $10/month to enhance productivity and goal achievement. Clients receive personalized support from a program manager, emphasizing consistency and confidentiality. Clients in the US and Canada can sign up monthly.

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Show HN: I will call your phone to hold you accountable

For $10 a month, a service offers daily accountability calls to help individuals stay on track with their goals. The service is based on the idea that having someone else hold you accountable can significantly improve productivity and goal achievement. Clients can specify tasks they need help with, such as reminders to power down devices, take medication, or complete assignments. The service is provided by a program manager who personally calls clients daily at a chosen time. Clients in the US and Canada can sign up on a month-to-month basis and cancel anytime. The service aims to provide personalized accountability through human interaction, emphasizing consistency and building a relationship with clients. Privacy and confidentiality are assured, with the service provider committed to maintaining the trust of clients. Clients can also request a temporary pause in services if needed. Overall, the service offers a unique approach to accountability and goal-setting through personalized daily check-ins.

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By @superultra - 3 months
I think this could work for some people, but some of the more aggressive verbiage is immediately off-putting and unnecessary for me. Some people are more prone to a drill sergeant approach. Which, given your selection of an AI generated image, is apparently your preferred approach.

Personally, I could benefit from this exact same method - a real human being checking in, which is a neat idea. But with a more encouraging kind of accountability. Hopefully this is helpful feedback.

edit: as a sidenote there are several services where you zoom in with someone (often a stranger) and you check in with them about what you're working on, and they do the same, and then you work and at the end of the session you recap. Your idea is similar to that - different of course, but just be aware that this idea is already out there.

By @macilacilove - 3 months
Most people cannot hold themselves (or their loved ones) accountable because we love ourselves and accept any excuse at all. This is the main appeal of personal trainers imo, to tell you to do what you already know you should.

Great idea. Also, thank you for making it human.

By @superultra - 3 months
I think this could work for some people, but some of the more aggressive verbage is immediately off-putting and unnecessary. I think it's just that some people are more prone to a drill sergeant approach, which given your selection of an AI generated image, is your approach. Personally, I could benefit from this exact same method but with a more encouraging kind of accountability. Hopefully this is helpful feedback.
By @nonstopdev - 3 months
I had a similar idea running but was AI based. Mirrored some workflows into a personal Product Manager and wanted to help people stay on track. Kinda upset I never pushed it seeing this full for $35 a month.
By @8organicbits - 3 months
Beautiful and simple product idea!
By @ghost-towels - 3 months
Oh I really love this and am so tempted. Unfortunately my schedule is so erratic and unpredictable that it would be a nightmare to try to schedule anything meaningful. Kudos to you though for providing a service that can help others!
By @quadroli - 3 months
This is unique, love this
By @skeptrune - 3 months
This is very fun. Solid idea lol