“You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” – Peter Druker

There are different schools of thought on this statement. I’ve read that measuring for success is a fallacy, but it works for me. If I’m not measuring my success, it’s hard to stay on track getting to my ultimate goal. Tracking my progress is a tool I’ve always used for maintaining focus on my objectives and creating momentum toward them.

Measuring your efforts allows you to see if you’ve made any headway, and if your action plan requires adjustments. It doesn’t automatically ensure action. That part is entirely up to you. Progress doesn’t magically occur by itself. What tracking progress does do is increase:

Awareness – The main result of tracking anything is that it will increase your awareness around your goal. I see my goals daily, and it keeps me honest about where I am in the process of moving forward toward them.

Accountability – We must hold ourselves responsible for our momentum. When we’re measuring and tracking, it inspires us to reach for the next step, and then the next one. And, it’s motivating to see how far we’ve come.

Time management – How do you know your time and effort is being spent effectively? Tracking your time is the perfect tool to ensure you’re not wasting it on superfluous tasks. It enables you to delegate or get rid of the things that aren’t serving you. And you must serve your goals to serve others well.

What are some of the ways you measure and track your own strides toward your goals?

I am rooting for you and wishing you tremendous success. 

-Mike