Sylvia Vasilik

Sylvia Vasilik

Building PIM (Please Inconvenience Me)

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I built PIM because I kept opening Instagram while trying to work. Every screen time app I tried was either a subscription trap or a pain to use. So I made one that actually gets in the way of your addiction. PIM provides some speed bumps. Math problems, typing tasks—things that wake you up and interrupt the endless scroll. https://PleaseInconvenienceMe.com

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12d ago

PIM — Please Inconvenience Me - You don't need more willpower. You need more inconvenience.

Many apps are designed to be addictive. PIM gives you a fighting chance: open a restricted app and you need to first complete a small task — math, typing, or tapping. Never locked out, just slowed down enough to make it a conscious decision instead of a reflex. PIM respects your time and focus — no streaks, avatars, gamification, or lengthy onboarding. You can be completely set up in 2 minutes. 7-day free trial, then a one-time purchase — no subscriptions and no ads.

I Spent 6 Months Building a Product AI Would Never Mention. Here's What I Learned.

Six months ago, I launched a product.

Beautiful landing page. Great onboarding. Real customers. Solid retention.

One problem: AI never mentioned it.

Not in ChatGPT. Not in Perplexity. Not in Gemini.

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