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#174 - What Are You Measuring?

Writer's picture: Treavor Dodsworth CFP®, CPA, CKA® Treavor Dodsworth CFP®, CPA, CKA®

What Are You Measuring

Many have heard the old adage- what gets measured gets improved. In my opinion, it describes one of the main benefits of financial planning - regularly reviewing and measuring financial progress results in changed behavior.


Occasionally though, we start measuring something that maybe isn’t worth measuring.


From a practical standpoint, think of a business owner that is measuring cash but paying less attention to net income. While cash definitely matters as you need to meet short-term obligations, net income is usually a better predictor of how the business is actually performing.


For as many specific practical examples, there are bigger picture examples. While I subconsciously measure completing a checklist, I may miss opportunities to make a larger impact.


Pause and evaluate what you are measuring. Is that what you want to be improved?

 

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Thank you for reading!


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