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Metric Tracking

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Last discussed Sep 7, 2026

A habit-tracking technique where one logs specific daily or regular metrics to maintain accountability for important practices and routines.

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How to Gain Control of Your Time
Cal Newport · Sep 7, 2026

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Used for: Tracking daily habits and practices to maintain accountability; logged during the shutdown routine Praised: Helps maintain regular practices and habits

"For example, if you do metric tracking, which I do and I recommend as a way to sort of keep up on practices you want to do on a regular basis, you've got to write down somewhere these are the metrics I track every day."

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