The hidden challenge of monitoring progress effectively

The Daily Drip

One of the tricky parts of progress is monitoring the rate of growth.

Whether it's exercise, learning an instrument, or closing more sales, we can expect our learning curve to be like the stock market--full of ups and downs.

We get disappointed when our expectations for growth or progress aren't linear because it feels like we're experiencing a setback or a temporary breakthrough that won't sustain.

The important part of monitoring progress isn't watching the graph go up and down--it's managing our expectations.

Progress isn't linear.

Our expectations can create so much disappointment, shame, guilt, and surprise.

Monitoring and managing expectations is just more practical.