[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.