aaronf

Actually, we bootstrapped for 2 years. We had launch coverage in lifehacker, mashable, the atlantic and entrepreneur magazine. We had over 10,000 users the first month. We got to the point where we needed some funding to go all-in, but everyone we spoke to was really burned on the task management space. Based on this experience, I'm really interested in how someone can take on the task management space in a way that gets noticed.

How do you "just say you're building todo-list software" and not get laughed out of the room? Investors say the space is too crowded, and engineers joke about it being one of their first classroom assignments. And even if you're making traction on the vision to replace the inbox, Y-Combinator's partners will turn you down.

Your homepage is confusing, but it seems you log what people have done. Have you seen idonethis.com from AngelPad? Very similar concept with a creative implementation (email), and eerily similar name.

It's fascinating that despite all the to-do apps, people still resort to home-grown, highly manual solutions. Do people think there will eventually be an app that works for the masses, or will planning continue to be a personal, isolated experience?

Add to the list: you have to call every 6 months to get a new "promotion" or you pay way too much.

To-do lists do work. What the author lacks is a today list.

The purpose of the to-do list is to keep track of everything you have to do for the rest of your life. You should not be working off of it everyday or, as the author notes, it will overwhelm/paralyze you.

The purpose of the today list is to focus on one day at a time. A today list is a subset of the to-do list, the items you need to think about that day.

This simple distinction goes a long way. With a today list, you can actually get through your day, and feel good when the list is done.

I like the idea - but it doesn't feel "addictive" yet.

Feature request: filter out photos of cats.

Sorry for the plug, I won't make that mistake again. I did think/hope it would be relevant to the writer. Thanks for trying LazyMeter and for the feedback; we have a lot more planned, including native apps.

The thing that's always missing from these articles is the definition of productivity. Is it doing more? Is it working more hours?

What most people don't realize is that productivity is not about how much you do - it's about how you feel at the end of the day. Don't forget why you're working in the first place. Effective productivity is simply doing what needs to be done, one day at a time. The key is turning your overwhelming to-do list into an actionable today list - so you're working towards an achievable goal each day. When you're working towards an end point, you'll get things done much more quickly, and you'll have no reason to procrastinate.

Productivity doesn't need to be stressful or overwhelming; it can actually be very fulfilling if you look at it the right way. Stop focusing on "work" and focus on progress instead.

I'm also a fan. There's something powerful in its simplicity. As far as MVP's go, this is tops - look forward to seeing where it goes.

As a seller on Amazon, do not expect the same level of service and efficiency you receive as a buyer. I had a client selling on Amazon that had all kinds of surprises. On one occasion, they took down listings because the product was selling too well - it took days to resolve, and the launch's momentum was killed.

Here's the key to getting these issues resolved: 1) Always use phone support, not email support. Email support will almost always paste the easiest reply - it may as well be automated. Phone support gets you a a real human being on the phone who will actually listen and understand what's going on. 2) Keep escalating. If they deny your appeal, appeal again. There is absolutely no consistency in how they handle these situations. One person may say there's nothing that can be done, the next will push a button and instantly make the problem go away. And the more you annoy them, the more it's worth their while to actually look at and resolve your problem.

Good luck.

Given the clunky user experience of earlier Kindle models, did people really expect something on par with an iPad? Trusting amazon to fix it is key - it's fine as long as they move forward quickly.

Given all the interviews I've read with Bezos bragging about their revolutionary new browser, I'd be most disappointed by slow load times. They over-promised on this feature.