This flowchart illustrates the process of using a habit contract to change behavior, highlighting the roles of defining the habit, finding an accountability partner, and applying punishment for failing to meet the habit.

graph TD
    A[Desire to Change Behavior] --> B{Create Habit Contract}
    B -- Yes --> C[Define Habit and Punishment]
    C --> D[Find Accountability Partner(s)]
    D --> E[Sign Contract]
    E --> F{Behavior Performed?}
    F -- Yes --> G[No Punishment]
    F -- No --> H[Apply Punishment]
    H --> I[Behavior Modified?]
    I -- Yes --> J[Goal Achieved]
    I -- No --> K[Revise Contract/Punishment]
    K --> C

This mindmap visualizes the concept of an accountability partner, including the benefits, methods of implementation (such as contracts and automated systems), and real-world examples from the chapter.

mindmap
  root((Accountability Partner))
    Benefits
      Immediate Cost of Inaction
      Social Cost of Failure
      Increased Motivation
      Reduced Procrastination
    Methods
      Verbal Agreement
      Written Contract
        Specific Habit
        Defined Punishment
      Automated Systems (e.g., tweets)
    Examples
      Bryan Harris (Weight Loss)
      Margaret Cho (Joke/Song a Day)
      Thomas Frank (Waking Up Early)