@AnarchoNeighbor@icil There are probably two reasons to stop pursuing a project a) it becomes uninteresting b) it becomes harder than expected. The latter can be caused by anything that reduces available energy or time. Depression for example can trigger both, loss in interest and energy, which are two things that affect each other. You always weigh the importance/thrill of a task against the energy/time it requires.
@icil@lcruggeri but if you remove the “tell everyone” choice, only one choice remains… I find that keeping projects to myself greatly increases the likelihood I’ll finish them.
@icil
Well..
You see:
When you write down or think about your intentions, there’s a gap between where you are and where you want to be. The compelling need to close this gap helps you to act on your intentions. But when you let others know about it, the gap closes because you (artificially) feel the same way you should after completing your intentions.
https://www.inc.com/melissa-chu/announcing-your-goals-makes-you-less-likely-to-ach.html
Research Reveals That Publicly Announcing Your Goals Makes You Less Likely to Achieve Them
If you thought that telling everyone your goals creates accountability, think again.