**Use one-time actions that force later results.** A precommitment device is any sort of one-time action that ensures you will perform a task later on. The idea is to do the easy thing now, while you're clear-headed, that will force you to do the right thing later, even if it's hard - or, better yet, just perform whatever task _for_ you. Utilize Precommitment to remove the ability to make a bad choice later, or automate a task. Like Ulysses tying himself to his mast so as not to run his ship into the rocks chasing the sirens. # Uses - Prevent distraction - Automate results - Save more money # Examples - Have a friend change your social media password - Donate your television - Enroll in an auto-investment situation - Purchase tickets to a conference - Using IFTTT to enable record-keeping **** ## Source - [[Indistractable]] - [[Atomic Habits]] ## Related - [[Habit Change - Ease]] - [[Habit Tracking]] - [[Morale Dependence is Worse]]