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What We Measure, We Improve
The things we measure are the things we improve. It is only through numbers and clear tracking that we have any idea if we are getting better or worse.
- When I measured how many pushups I did, I got stronger.
- When I tracked my reading habit of 20 pages per day, I read more books.
- When I recorded my values, I began living with more integrity.
Our lives are shaped by how we choose to spend our time and energy each day. Measuring can help us spend that time in better ways, more consistently.
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It's Not About the Result, It's About Awareness
The trick is to realize that counting, measuring, and tracking is not about the result. It's about the system, not the goal.Measure from a place of curiosity. Measure to discover, to find out, to understand.
Measure from a place of self-awareness. Measure to get to know yourself better.
Measure to see if you are showing up. Measure to see if you're actually spending time on the things that are important to you. (Make sure to measure backward, not forward.)
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You Can't Measure Everything
There are some things in life that don't need to be measured. Some people just love working out for the sake of working out. Measuring every repetition might reduce the satisfaction and make it seem more like a job. There is nothing wrong with that. (As always, take the main idea and use it in a way that is best for you.)
Measurement won't solve everything. It is not an ultimate answer to life. However, it is a way to track something critical
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The Idea in Practice
But even for things that can't be quantified, measuring can be helpful. And it doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming.
You can't measure love, but you can track different ways that you are showing up with love in your life
You can't measure morality, but you can track if you're thinking about it:
- Write down three values that are dear to you each morning.
- Keep a decision journal to track which decisions you make and whether or not they align with your ethics.
The things we measure are the things we improve.
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