One of the most common questions we get is: “how does Follow decide what to suggest?” It is a fair question, because the answer is not as simple as “it picks the next item on a list.” The suggestion logic is the heart of Follow, and getting it right has been one of the hardest parts of building the app.
Context over sequence
Traditional task managers work sequentially. Step one, then step two, then step three. Follow works contextually. It looks at several signals before deciding what to surface: how long since you last worked on this goal, what your recent completion rate looks like, what day of the week it is, and — if you have told it — how your energy level feels today.
This means the same goal might generate different suggestions on different days. On a high-energy Monday, Follow might suggest something ambitious — researching a new topic, drafting a plan, doing a longer practice session. On a tired Wednesday evening, it might suggest something smaller — reviewing a note, watching a short video, or simply reflecting on what you have done so far.
The role of pacing
One thing we learned early is that pacing matters more than volume. People who do a little bit consistently make more progress than people who do a lot in bursts. So Follow is biased toward smaller, more frequent steps rather than large, infrequent ones. It would rather suggest “read one chapter” than “finish the book this week.” Not because the latter is wrong, but because the former is more likely to actually happen.
When the path shifts
Sometimes Follow will suggest something that feels unexpected — a step that is not the obvious next one. This usually happens when the system detects a pattern: maybe you have been avoiding a particular type of step, or maybe you have been focused on one goal and neglecting another. Follow does not force you to change direction, but it will gently nudge. Think of it as a compass that occasionally says “have you considered going this way instead?”
Transparency, not magic
We do not want Follow to feel like a black box. Over time, we plan to make the reasoning behind each suggestion more visible — so you can understand not just what Follow recommends, but why. For now, the most important thing is that the suggestions feel right. Not perfect, not prescriptive, just right enough that you can trust the tool and get moving.