ReLife - Level Up Your Life
A system to build discipline, not just track habits
I’m 19 and I built an app to fix my discipline.
For a long time, I struggled with consistency.
I would start strong, feel motivated for a few days…
then fall off again.
I realized something:
I didn’t lack motivation.
I lacked a system.
Most productivity apps just track habits.
They don’t actually help you improve.
So I built ReLife.
Instead of just checking boxes, it turns your life into a system:
• Daily missions (the system pushes you)
• Your 3 Wins (you push yourself)
• XP, streaks, and levels
Everything you do = progress.
The goal isn’t motivation.
It’s discipline.
I’m still building this, improving it every day,
and trying to become more consistent myself.
If you’ve ever struggled with discipline,
I’d love your feedback.
What’s the hardest part about staying consistent for you?
11 Comments
It is such a common trap to rely on motivation, which is unpredictable, instead of building a system that treats your daily progress as non-negotiable. Most people don't realize that the "habit-tracking honeymoon phase" usually ends after about five days, and without a gamified feedback loop like XP or levels, the brain quickly loses interest in just checking a simple box.
Since you're focusing on "Daily Missions" to keep the momentum going, does the system adjust the difficulty of those missions based on your current streak, or does it focus on maintaining a consistent baseline regardless of your level?
Great point — I actually built a level system (beginner → legend) where tasks get harder as users gain XP.
Right now I’m focusing more on keeping a consistent baseline so users don’t quit early, while gradually increasing difficulty in the background.
Still experimenting with how noticeable that progression should be without overwhelming users.
Curious how you’d approach that balance?
That balance is tricky—if the friction increases too fast, the dopamine hit from the 'game' turns into a chore. I’d personally lean towards a "hidden multiplier" where the rewards (XP/badges) scale faster than the difficulty itself, keeping the psychological win easy but the status hard-earned.
It’s actually very similar to how I handle Digital PR and Media Placements for brands; the goal isn't just to get one-off traffic (motivation), but to build a high-authority "baseline" on sites like MSN or AP News so that their search presence grows as a system, not just a spike.
Keep that baseline solid for the users; once they feel 'Elite' in the app, they’ll subconsciously crave the harder missions anyway.
That’s a great point — the “hidden multiplier” really clicked for me.
Right now I’m trying to keep early tasks very easy so users can stack quick wins and feel consistent first, then gradually increase difficulty.
I agree that once they start seeing themselves as that kind of person, they’ll naturally want to push further.
Quick question — when you were starting out, what actually worked to get your first 10–50 users?
When I was starting out the biggest needle mover was actually targeted community outreach combined with strategic authority building. Instead of just cold pitching I focused on finding where the core audience was already hanging out—like specific Reddit threads or niche forums—and provided value there without a hard sell. At the same time I leveraged those early high authority media placements to build immediate trust. People might find you through a post but they convert and stick around because they see you have been validated by credible sources. For those first 50 users it is all about that manual unscalable work—direct conversations and making the early adopters feel like they are part of the building process. Have you tried leveraging any niche communities or are you focusing purely on organic search for now?
That’s really insightful, especially the part about manual outreach and trust building.
So far I’ve been trying different channels — TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Product Hunt, Indie Hackers, and even sites like Strict Seal.
I’m getting some exposure, but not many users are converting or sticking yet.
I think what I’m missing is exactly what you mentioned — going deeper into specific communities and actually talking to people.
I’m building an app called ReLife — it has two core systems:
• ReLife Mission: daily tasks from the system to build discipline
• 3 Win System: users set 3 things they must complete each day
The idea is to help people stay consistent, earn XP, and build streaks.
If you were starting again today, which 1–2 communities would you focus on first?
And how would you approach people without sounding too “salesy”?
I really like that—manual unscalable work for the first 50 users. It’s about building a tribe, not just a list.
You mentioned leveraging high-authority media to build immediate trust. That’s exactly what I do for my clients—placing them on MSN, AP News, and Bloomberg to bridge that 'trust gap' from day one. It makes the community outreach 10x more effective when you're already validated by top-tier outlets.
I’m thinking of focusing on Reddit (r/getdisciplined) and Indie Hackers first. Since you’ve been through this, do you think leading with a 'Free Beta for Early Adopters' approach works better than just showing the features? Also, would love to show you some of the PR work I’ve done—might be a cool way to see how 'authority' and 'systems' play together!
That makes a lot of sense — especially the “building a tribe” part.
I agree Reddit and Indie Hackers are probably the right places to start.
One issue I’m facing right now is that my Reddit account is new, so most of my posts get removed or don’t get visibility.
How would you approach this in the beginning? Would you focus more on commenting first, or creating value posts before sharing anything about the product?
Also, I like your point about “Free Beta for Early Adopters” — I’m thinking of testing that approach to get my first core users.
That shift in mindset — helping first, product second — is exactly what separates founders who build real communities from those who just collect signups.
For Reddit specifically, the accounts that grow fastest are the ones that become 'known' for one specific insight. Pick one pain point in r/getdisciplined — like 'why streaks fail after day 5' — and write 3-4 genuinely helpful comments around just that topic. You'll build karma and a reputation at the same time.
I actually put together some case studies on how we've used this exact authority-first approach combined with media placements for app founders — if you want I can share them directly, might give you a clearer picture of how the pieces fit together.
Great question! For a new Reddit account, commenting is definitely the way to go. Join r/getdisciplined or r/productivity and just provide genuine value for 1–2 weeks without mentioning ReLife. Build that 'Karma' first. Once you're seen as a helpful member, your 'Free Beta' post will feel like a gift, not an ad.
Happy to share some more specific Reddit hacks and how to pair them with PR whenever you're ready to dive deeper!
Appreciate this a lot 🙏 — that makes sense.
I’ve actually started doing something similar recently, focusing more on helping people with real problems first instead of pushing my product directly.
Right now I’m building a small tool for people running simple businesses (like taking orders via WhatsApp), so I’m also trying to understand what they actually struggle with day to day.
I like your point about making the beta feel like a ‘gift’ — that’s something I’ll definitely apply.
If you have any specific Reddit strategies or examples, I’d love to learn more 👀