What Experts Think
Financial advisors see a lot of good in this movement.
Commitment devices — things that hold you accountable, like a public challenge or tracking your progress — are proven to improve self-control. The Great Lock-In taps right into that psychology.
Experts also note that these challenges are effective because they feel temporary. That time-bound commitment makes it easier for people to start — and actually finish — something positive.
But they also remind us: the Lock-In alone won’t solve deeper financial problems.
It’s a short-term habit booster, not a substitute for long-term planning. Once you’ve built momentum, you’ll still want to focus on budgeting, building an emergency fund, and managing debt smartly.
In other words — use it as a springboard, not the whole plan.
