Monday, March 23, 2020

What's in a number?

We set goal or requirements and we quantify them to make sure we can measure progress and success. But why are we choosing a specific number as our goal? Why for some things we set the target at a thousand where for others it might be 50,000?

When we set a target number we want to set a number that is achievable but at the same time a number that will challenge us. If it is too easy (e.g. 100 push-ups in a year) then it is not advancing us. If it is too hard then we will most likely get discouraged and stop.

So when picking a target it should be the right number for you. Challenging but achievable.

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