{"id":2128,"date":"2019-08-15T14:14:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T14:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.232.143.211\/?p=2128"},"modified":"2019-09-27T12:47:15","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T12:47:15","slug":"why-tracking-kpis-beats-winging-it-every-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.getswitchedon.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/15\/why-tracking-kpis-beats-winging-it-every-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Tracking KPIs Beats Winging It Every Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>\u201cDon\u2019t wish the business were easier, wish you were better.\u201d -Jim Rohn<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get into a slump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can happen gradually but, before you know it, there you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The culprit may be your attitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And your personal life \u2013 habits, relationships, etc. \u2013 affect your professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the remedy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kpi.org\/KPI-Basics\">KPIs<\/a>\u2013 Key Performance Indicators \u2013 can help you stay on track and reach your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is: You CAN program yourself for success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garbage in, garbage out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s an old cliche. But it holds a lot of truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in a slump and your attitude isn\u2019t where it should be for success, take a mental assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are you reading, watching and listening to on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re aware of it or not, these factors play a role in your attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start tracking how much time you spend consuming negative influences. You may be surprised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your garbage attitude may be coming from your garbage habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get out of the slump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one thing to recognize the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The next step is doing something about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where KPIs come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Key Performance Indicators?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/getswitchedonblog.com\/keeping-score-personal-accountability\/\">KPIs are measurable<\/a> values that help determine how effectively specific objectives are being met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, your professional KPIs may be related to how many sales you make in a certain period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, it could be measuring how many times you workout each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do KPIs work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/getswitchedonblog.com\/1395-2\/\">tracking your goals<\/a>, how do you know if you\u2019re successful?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is, you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not very motivating, is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking KIPs is a vital part of the process for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Awareness is the first step.<\/strong>The simple act of measuring (anything, whether it\u2019s sales, exercise, etc.) can prompt you to change your behavior.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>It helps you determine your baseline.<\/strong>Knowing where you are currently is the first step in setting realistic goals \u2013 and reaching them.<\/li><li><strong>It reminds you that you\u2019re making progress.<\/strong>Celebrating the wins \u2013 big or small \u2013 can keep you motivated and on track.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>You\u2019ll be able to identify problems more easily.<\/strong>When you\u2019re faithfully tracking, you know when you\u2019ve stopped making progress. It\u2019s easier to figure out what went wrong and why, and then fix the issue.<\/li><li><strong>It forces you to focus.<\/strong>You\u2019re more likely to stick with positive changes when you\u2019re paying close attention to your habits, behaviors and attitudes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The results of tracking KPIs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you begin tracking \u2013 and commit to keeping up with it \u2013 you\u2019ll start to see the fruits of your efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a handle on some of your personal goals, you\u2019ll start to see an improvement in your professional life, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect increased revenue because you\u2019re focused on those activities that will help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greater consistency and a boost in sales can also be a by-product of tracking KPIs at work and at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the Jim Rohn quote referenced earlier,&nbsp;<strong>it\u2019s all about making yourself better, not making your business easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route to your goals is paved, brick-by-brick, by carefully and consistently&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveplan.com\/blog\/tracking-metrics-makes-you-2x-more-likely-to-reach-your-goals\/\">tracking Key Performance Indicators<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What are your current KPIs? Are they serving you well or is it time to reevaluate?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.getswitchedon.com\/meeting-planner-mistakes-avoid\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/getswitchedonblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chip_Event_CTA_Blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1995\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cDon\u2019t wish the business were easier, wish you were better.\u201d -Jim Rohn It\u2019s easy to get into a slump. 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