[kaffeemitsahne]

Reminds me of that bit about people being less likely to actually follow through with their plans if they've already told people about what they're going to do, versus keeping it silent.

[nzjrs]

Wait what?! I've heard literally the opposite advice - the idea being people don't like to be made a liar of, so publicly promising you will do something makes you more inclined to do it

[throwanem]

There's a difference between making someone a promise, and just talking about something you intend to do.

[markdown]

Relevant 3min TED Talk by Sivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHopJHSlVo4

[tdkl]

Both mind hacks work or fail, depending on the person and their habits.