stackyFACTSPretending a terrible chore is a high-stakes mission actually works. Injecting imaginary points or arbitrary challenges into incredibly mundane tasks creates an artificial sense of achievement, tricking individuals into eagerly finishing chores they would normally desperately avoid.
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