about surfolks
in short:
surfolks is a quiet orientation library for moments of confusion.
it avoids advice, urgency, and habit formation.
it exists to be returned to occasionally — or not at all.
if you’re looking for motivation, direction, or change strategies, this is not the right place.
orientation notes
a structural reference for how surfolks is built.
these notes describe the constraints surfolks operates under.
they exist to prevent drift.
what this is
surfolks is:
- a collection of orientation artifacts
- designed for occasional use
- focused on recognition, not resolution
- built to remain stable over time
it does not adapt to you.
you return only when needed.
what this is not
surfolks is not:
- a productivity system
- a habit-forming product
- a motivational platform
- a coaching program
- a community or movement
it does not track progress or reward engagement.
design constraints
surfolks intentionally avoids:
- accounts or profiles
- notifications or reminders
- feeds, timelines, or infinite browsing
- personalization or engagement loops
- social proof or public metrics
if a feature increases urgency, dependence, or repeat attention, it is excluded.
on guides
guides are sold as pdf artifacts.
they are finite, re-readable, and offline-first.
they are not updated frequently and do not promise outcomes.
on silence
if you stop visiting surfolks, nothing breaks.
there are no reminders to return.
no nudges to re-engage.
silence is treated as success.
longevity over optimization
surfolks favors stability over novelty and clarity over scale.
if it helps once and never again, that is sufficient.