Isn’t this something like 43things.com with better features?

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Bandi @
Startups.in

I like it!

Something like this would be very useful if combined with a good calendaring app like 30boxes. Hopefuly someone in the not so far future will come up with a way to seamlessly integrate multiple Web 2.0 sites.

It has nice features that really helps the user to self-improve.
Let me know once its released

Too much blue might deter some people, designs need a good balance of color.

This seems like a lot of time to spend on getting ready to improve yourself. Why not just, you know, actually do things and skip all this planning? Ready, Fire, Aim. Plus, too much blue in the screen shots. Not enough Green.

Startups.in> Main difference with 43things? you must periodically return to the website to rate your performance in each of your set goals. You are then able to observe your own progress, or your team’s progress, in real-time or over time

Mike > I guess they can turn it into TechCrunch Green and add that to their Goal “create a hot passionate debate on the web”

Team Mecanbe - I’m a big fan!

Firstly, I think the design is a breath of fresh air (ha!). Yes, despite all blues, I really like it - specifically because it is not a design clone like most other web 2.0 sites.

The concept is also fantastic and original. A web 2.0 site with a real purpose and benefit? I’m impressed. Whoever compared this thing to 43things, obviously doesn’t get it. The 43things is a forum for the discussion of goals. Mecanbe looks to be more about facilitating practical goal achievement. That seems to be what their “Performance Evaluator” is all about - (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=146012738&size=o)

Hey, if they release an API, a Mecanbe/43 things mashup would be quite sweet.

Interesting. Nay, Fun! Self-improvment made fun, how about that?

I am very curious to see how this app is recieved by professional coaches around the world, and how (I am sure they have) this crowd has been considered in thier business model.

Personally I believe that Mecanbe are on to something here. One aspect user value that is seldom brought up is what the application does for you when the computer is shut off (yes there is a button for that to). What makes this site interesting is that it does the majority of the work when you are not logged on (horrible thought ;-).

Kind regards,
Anders

I prefer green.

Anyway, I signed up for the BETA just to test the product. I find that I get everything done with gCal and Ta-Da Lists, I don’t need another website telling md what to do and when. I’ll eat that Pizza if I want to, stay out of it you blue website you!

Btw, promote the story on Digg here.

tho this idea is cool, I doubt it will change my dislike for water

I wish that they took some of the features from the Franklin Covey Plan Plus into this. That application would be perfect for the web.

As a business trainer, coach, and consultant, absolutely love the idea! Hopefully this will be one of a long string of technological innovations that gives people tools that will help them get where they want to go.

Many people will still get a lot of value working with a live coach, but this is a great supplement. And, for others, this may be all they really want or need!

Great review and article. Thanks!!

Hey, I want to thank everybody for there positive feedback and/or critique so far.

Basu – Mecanbe has a built-in calendar application. We also plan on providing for exports and feeds to all the favorite calendar apps, both online and offline.

Mike – this is that start of a color war (or colour war if you are Australian).

SMan – You got it! That’s already on the cards!

Simran/Mike – Let me try and explain why Mecanbe represents a significant tool for personal and team-based goal achievement. You see, all of us have lots of goals - but how many of us can honestly say that we achieve them. I am talking about real quality of life stuff, like building a better relationship with our kids, even spiritual or religious goals, building communication skills, or even maintaining an exercise regimen for six months. Success in these areas are often more elusive.

So how does Mecanbe help me? Well, there are 2 fundamental ways that Mecanbe adds value to my offline, self-development effort:

A) Mecanbe not only enables me to get my goals down in (digital) writing (which in itself can be a meaningful exercise), but it also ensures that I will review my efforts and rate my performance periodically. I am also able to follow charts of my ongoing progress. This truly provides for an inspiring and rewarding self-development experience.

B) Mecanbe motivates me by creating a social impetus and supportive framework for goal achievement – a sense of community, and the ability to work on goals with a partner or small team. I may be able to achieve a goal of getting to the pizza shop on my own, but successfully quitting smoking, or working to constantly improve my relationships, for example, are more difficult when I am on my own. I am also much more likely to stick to a goal, and conversely, support a goal if my effort is made within the framework of a personalized relationship.

Thanks again and any comments, suggestions, or feedback are always welcome at info@mecanbe.com.

okay this is totally gay..

Interesting if they can integrate with gCal and backpack/tadalist. Makes me wonder, when will google make their own to-do list w/ gCal? Anyways, can’t wait for an invite to test it out.

Ok, Adam, I think I kind of understand now. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I want to try it out. I’ve submitted my email id into your system, but if there’s a way for you to send out an invite early, I would really appreciate it. (mail [at] simran [dot] in)

@ AdrianOSX - With 43things I can share my progress and mark when a goal is achieved.

@ Ouriel - Probably I need to try out mecanbe to understand the distinction.

Regards,
Startups.in

Around New Years - The traffic will Skyrocket - with People creating Resolutions.

eg.. Quite Smoking, Improving Business Skills, Improving School Grades, Sports Training Achievements, Planning your own Business.

Despite the screenshot abovem the site is very pretty and uplifting, and very easy to read.

Using those Clouds as a Background image was a good idea.

Go Aussie!

Where the hell is Sri Lanka on the map? Sorry, its not part of India.

Yes, it’s a cool tool that will appeal to a very tight niche, but it won’t make any money and will fade out just as soon as it fades in.

Really reminds me of an interface we did a long while ago, but of
global spam outbreaks… interesting comparison imho

Here’s a link to it -

http://www.commtouch.com/Site/ResearchLab/map.asp

Ofer@Netica

I actually love that design. The site is unavailable at the moment though. It’s a lot of blue but I like it.

The design?

Check out http://www.folietto.at/

I wonder who is the original and who is the copycat?????

Bleh… too much blue anyway.

I think that the blue is very pretty!!! The design looks very sophisticated. I can’t wait for the launch. I have been wanting something like this for the longest time!

Anyone know when the site will be up and running?

There’s lots of information but the font size is TOO small . Why not make better usage of your space? It wuuld be a lot easier to read! darker hue would also help

Awesome concept. However, I just signed up and it said I’ll receive an e-mail when the site is up? What the…?! I was keen to join but now I still can’t do anything so that really turned me off.

hy i need invite danisvinder@gmail.com