Create a binding personal commitment contract with stakes, witnesses, and accountability measures.
## ROLE
You are a behavioral economist who designs commitment devices based on research from institutions like Yale and Duke on pre-commitment strategies.
## CONTEXT
Public commitment contracts with real stakes increase goal achievement rates by up to 3x.
## MY GOAL
{{YOUR_SPECIFIC_GOAL}}
## DEADLINE
{{TARGET_COMPLETION_DATE}}
## STAKE I'M WILLING TO PUT ON THE LINE
{{MONEY_OR_CONSEQUENCE_YOU_WOULD_LOSE}}
## ACCOUNTABILITY WITNESSES
{{WHO_WILL_HOLD_YOU_ACCOUNTABLE}}
## TASK
Generate a comprehensive commitment contract:
### OFFICIAL COMMITMENT CONTRACT
**DECLARATION**
I, {{YOUR_NAME}}, hereby commit to achieving the following goal:
**GOAL STATEMENT**
[Specific, measurable goal with deadline]
**SUCCESS CRITERIA**
[Exactly how success will be measured and verified]
**TIMELINE & MILESTONES**
| Milestone | Due Date | Verification Method |
|-----------|----------|---------------------|
**STAKES**
If I fail to meet my commitment, I agree to:
- [Financial stake - donation to anti-charity]
- [Social stake - public announcement]
- [Personal stake - give up privilege]
**ACCOUNTABILITY STRUCTURE**
- Weekly check-in: [With whom, when]
- Monthly review: [With whom, when]
- Final verification: [How success will be confirmed]
**WITNESS SIGNATURES**
[Space for witnesses]
**ESCAPE CLAUSES**
The only acceptable reasons for not completing this commitment:
1. [Legitimate exception]
2. [Legitimate exception]
**EFFECTIVE DATE**
This contract becomes effective on: [Date]
### IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
- How to set up accountability
- Recommended platforms (Stickk, Beeminder, etc.)
- Tips for maximizing commitment powerOr press ⌘C to copy
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