The First Step to Making Progress
Summary
- Many people come to me wanting to lose weight, make more money, or improve their relationships.
- I ask them what they are using to measure their progress.
- Often, they have no idea and just stare blankly at me.
- Here’s a crucial piece of advice: If you do not track, you do not care.
- Always measure your progress in any area you want to improve.
- Tracking is essential to achieving your goals.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing simple and effective tracking methods to achieve your goals. Whether you aim to lose weight, make more money, or improve relationships, tracking is key. Here are some actionable steps to get you started:
Weight Loss
- Daily Weight Log: Use a digital scale to track your weight every morning. Write it down in a journal or use a simple app.
- Food Diary: Record everything you eat each day. This can be done with apps like MyFitnessPal or just a notebook.
- Exercise Tracker: Note down your workouts, including duration and type. Consistency is more important than duration.
Making More Money
- Income and Expense Log: Record all your income and expenses. This will help you see where your money is coming from and where it’s going.
- Set Monthly Financial Goals: Aim to save a specific amount or increase your income. Track your progress weekly.
- Split Projects into Tasks: Break down your business goals into smaller, manageable tasks and track their completion.
Improving Relationships
- Quality Time Tracker: Note down how much quality time you spend with important people in your life. Aim for regular, meaningful interactions.
- Conversation Journal: Write down key points from significant conversations. Track how often you communicate genuinely with others.
- Gratitude List: Keep a list of things you appreciate about people in your relationships. Share these with them regularly.
Tracking doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Use the tools you already have, like your phone or a notebook. The key is consistency and being honest with yourself. If you don’t track, you don’t care, and without caring, improvement becomes impossible.
Full Transcript
a lot of people talk to me about how they want to lose weight how they want to make more money how they want to improve their relationships and I say oh cool so what are you using to measure that and then they just stare at me blankly and so I just want you to write this down and inscribe this into your soul if you do not track you do not care
