Stickk.com — UPDATE
Two weeks down and ten to go in my effort to lose either weight or face. Check out stickk.com where you can make any kind of commitment you like, and put something of value on the line should you fail. (Okay, in my case it was just my reputation.)
Here’s a description, straight from their FAQ:
stickK is a web-based company that helps you achieve your personal goals through “Commitment Contracts.” You create a contract obliging you to achieve a specific goal within a specific time-frame. By doing so, you put your reputation at stake. You may also choose to wager money to give yourself added incentive to succeed. If you do succeed, you get your money back. If you fail, the money is forfeited to charity, or to one of several causes, or to a person of your choosing. stickK’s services are absolutely free.”
The theory is sound — losses loom larger than gains + people have episodic moments of lucidity regarding their future — and the site is nice. By the way, I’m down a smidge over 4 lbs. So far, so good…
