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by artiparty 1642 days ago
Cool website!

If I understand correctly you help me to actually read the articles I saved unlike Instapaper/Pocket that only allow me to dump them?

What are the dynamics you developed to make me read them? (I use Pocket)

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Great question! We're doing a few things here: managing articles, reminding to read them, and gamification.

As reading later is not a chore, Alfread helps archive or postpone articles with a Tinder-like interface, so you can find a gem you want to read right now.

Reminders work when or where you want them. For example, you can set a time reminder for your lunch break or breakfast. Or set you bus stop as a reminder, if you commute to work, for example.

Any habit needs a nudge and a reward. Reminders work like nudges and rewards are small celebrations when you finish articles and achieve your weekly reading goal.

Do you know any other ways that helped you get into any habit in the past?