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On habit-building, accountability via text, and why we chose to annoy people for a living.

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Mar 12, 2026

Why We Built a Company That Annoys People on Purpose

Most startups try to make users happy. We decided to make them mildly uncomfortable — and it turns out that's way more effective.

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Mar 5, 2026

The Science of Why Text Message Habits Beat Apps Every Time

App fatigue is real. We looked at the research on SMS-based interventions and the results were annoyingly clear.

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Feb 24, 2026

I Flossed for 100 Days Straight and All I Got Was Healthy Gums

A first-person account of what happens when you let a text message bully you into dental hygiene. Spoiler: your dentist notices.

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