'BurnTheBoats' Lets Users Set Goals to Share with Their Network
Michael Hemsworth — June 30, 2017 — Lifestyle
References: burntheboats.org & betalist
It's proven that sharing goals with friends is a great way to help keep you motivated when you aren't feeling up to the task, which is exactly what the 'BurnTheBoats' helps you to do. The platform works by having users set commitments that are irrevocable before getting started with a new fitness regime or other lifestyle change. From here, the platform will send out the goal to your friends and family be a predetermined due date in order to give you time to get started before truly sharing your goals with everyone.
The 'BurnTheBoats' platform works by offering enhanced motivation, but will cost you if you want to cancel the email notification from being sent to your contacts.
The 'BurnTheBoats' platform works by offering enhanced motivation, but will cost you if you want to cancel the email notification from being sent to your contacts.
Trend Themes
1. Social Goal-setting - Personal goal-setting platforms are moving beyond just tracking and are now incorporating social and shareable elements to help users stay accountable and motivated.
2. Irrevocable Commitments - Goal-setting platforms are offering irrevocable commitments to encourage users to start taking action towards their goals.
3. Accountability Networks - Goal-setting platforms are making it easier for users to connect with and share their goals with other like-minded individuals to create a network of accountability partners.
Industry Implications
1. Health & Wellness - Personal goal-setting platforms are disrupting the health and wellness industry by providing users with an accessible tool to set and track fitness goals.
2. Technology - The rise of personal goal-setting platforms is providing opportunities for technology companies to develop more sophisticated and innovative tools that integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies to improve user experience.
3. Social Media - Personal goal-setting platforms are incorporating social media components into their platforms to help motivate users and create a sense of community around goal setting.
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