A receipt printer cured my procrastination

a year ago

The author struggled with procrastination for over 20 years, relying on stress to get things done, which led to burnout and bankruptcy.
Video games are addictive due to frequent game loops and strong feedback, which keeps players engaged and in a state of flow.
Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable parts (micro-tasks) can help replicate the addictive nature of video games in real-life tasks.
Using sticky notes for tasks and crumpling them into a jar provides tangible feedback, making tasks feel real and harder to ignore.
Starting the day with easy, routine tasks builds momentum and makes it easier to tackle more challenging tasks later.
A thermal receipt printer was introduced to automate the task management system, reducing friction and increasing consistency.
Custom software was developed to manage hierarchical tasks horizontally, improving clarity and efficiency in task breakdown and printing.

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