Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Make a goal. Name a witness. Add a sting if you fail.
We send reminders and record the result. You pay your witness directly if you don't deliver.
Make or Manage your Pinky Promise
How it works
- Write your goal & pick a deadline.
- Name a witness (friend, partner, coach).
- Choose a penalty you'll pay the witness if you fail.
- On the deadline, you declare; your witness confirms.
Why it works
Left alone, only about 25% of people stick to their goals. Add a trusted witness, a small penalty paid to that witness, and the risk of letting someone down, and success rates climb to ~55%+ - more than double the odds. PinkySeal makes promises stronger, goals more achievable, and wins more satisfying.
- Social pressure beats willpower.
- Real stakes kill procrastination.
- Clear rules remove wiggle room.
Read the full research brief (methods, interactive figures, references)
Quick answers
How much does it cost?
A flat $1.99 service fee when you activate a promise. The fee covers reminders, witness confirmations, and record-keeping - it’s what makes your promise official.
Do you move my money?
No. If you fail, you pay your witness directly. We just keep score.
When do you contact my witness?
Only when needed: we invite the witness once, then ask to confirm your result at the end.