Blog

Notes on accountability.

Writing about habit science, group behavior, and the messy work of following through.

Research

Why pods work when streaks don't

The behavioral science behind small-group accountability and what it tells us about app design.

2026-06-02 · 8 min

Data

Proof beats the checkbox

We tested checkbox check-ins against photo proof for 90 days. Here's what changed.

2026-05-14 · 6 min

Design

Designing for recovery, not perfection

Most habit apps shame you for missing a day. We built one that helps you bounce back.

2026-04-29 · 5 min

Product

The three metrics that actually predict follow-through

Streaks are vanity. Here's what we track instead — and why your accountability score moves slowly on purpose.

2026-04-08 · 7 min

Research

The right amount of social pressure

Too little = nobody notices. Too much = group chat fatigue. Where pods sit.

2026-03-20 · 4 min

Founders

Building Consiq in public

Our roadmap, what we got wrong in v1, and why we shipped a paid plan in month four.

2026-03-01 · 9 min