Course 3, Discussion 4: One Key Metric

It's important to focus on a single metric, because it's easy to get distracted on a singular goal itself and may require all your time to achieve this singular goal.  As far as the second exercise is concerned, I already did something similar in a college health class where we are tasked with understanding the different stages of dying.  I would say it's easier to look back on your life if you have felt you have achieved everything you have wanted to as this would help temper various expectations of how people would perceive you when dying.  

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✒️ Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

Because single metric can help us improve for long term goal. 

✒️ (TW: themes that deal with death) Read chapter 12 of our Searching Soul book and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock.

Done but not feeling comfortable to share here. Thank you

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I will say FrenchToast is supportive.

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Choosing a core metric helps you stay focused on what matters most, both professionally and personally. It ensures your actions align with your goals, avoiding distractions and helping you track progress. Professionally, it aligns with company objectives and improves time management. Personally, it gives direction and purpose.

Reflecting on what you'd like people to say about you at the end of your life serves as a guide for intentional living. It ensures that your current actions align with the legacy you want to leave.

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✒️ Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

I think choosing a single metric helps you focus on it rather than getting pulled in a million different directions. It can be incredibly hard to focus on more than one and if you choose a metric that encompasses many different values you can achieve a great deal.

✒️ Read chapter 12 of our Searching Soul book and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you.

I'd rather not share due to personal circumstances, but I have written it in my journal and intend to reflect on it over the next few days.

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Thank you for sharing! I love the idea of focusing on what truly matters and keeping our actions aligned with our core values. It’s a great reminder that staying true to our purpose is the key to living a meaningful life. Keep pushing forward, you’re on the right track!

Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

I actually have done this exercise offsite, it's called "true north", some call it the North Star Metric. In this case, 3 things that I am doing to assist in the changes of 7cups are as follows: 
1. I became an AE team member
2. I decided to take the leap and become a LCT member 
3. I have taken my roles seriously because they contribute change to the community 

The things that AE and LCT have in common is assisting those who are struggling, having empathy but also providing transparent feedback, and quality service to all making 7cups safer as well as more reliable. My team member from LCT liked my motivation, and compassion that I start training for a higher spot in LCT after Feb 14th.

I feel that my team leader recognizing my strengths, helped me gain more inner personal motivation, and made me think about how I could take these mannerisms an use them in work environment, because if a person can focus on the good about me then I am doing something right. 

✒️ (TW: themes that deal with death) Read chapter 12 of our Searching Soul book and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock.

my journey with the book: 

This book really made me think for a minute, I had to pause a few times to cry because my empathy was hitting me like a freight train. Going to be transparent, I will read this again at point, and see if my answers have changed to the thought spot reflection questions. 

There is a lot of realizations and conclusions that I have come too. Here it goes, I realized that my parents were toxic. My mom did nothing to get my sister and I out of the abuse, and my father did not want to get the help until later. I was in denial that they would treat me better if they did get the help, my mom is still in low contact with me, and my dad well.. we do not talk. I firmly believe it is for the best though, because his actions told me everything I needed to know. I also realized that throughout my life, I gave more than I should have, and I have to take blame for that because in a way I was enabling which I had no idea I was till 2/3 years ago. I also have came to the conclusion, that the reason I was settling with the toxic friends, and even partners ( including my daughter's bio) was because at the time it was what I thought I deserve. 

I used the aunt maggie analogy, and compared it to staying with my grandparents 2 years ago, it made me realize that I made the right choices to get me to where I am at today, and yes there are no "evil" people but there are people that are enabled daily for their toxic habits, an I no longer wanted to be apart of that. I held myself accountable for lacking boundaries, enabling the mistreated and helped myself find this place. Now I am blossoming in ways no one ever imagined. 

This book made me realize, that I have done a lot of accomplishments, and yes some bad but everything happens for a reason. An that is something, I am beyond grateful for and I appreciate doing this exercise <3 

✒️ Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

Focusing on a single metric helps maintain clarity and drive towards a specific goal, reducing distractions. In professional life, it ensures that efforts are directed towards impactful growth. Personally, it keeps you aligned with your long-term aspirations and helps prioritize activities that bring you closer to your goals.

✒️ (TW: themes that deal with death) Read chapter 12 of our Searching Soul book and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock.

Imagining the end of your life and what people would say about you can be a powerful exercise. It's a reminder to live in a way that aligns with your values and desired legacy. It encourages meaningful actions and helps avoid distractions.

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✒️ Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

Focusing on a singular metric facilitates clarity and aligns efforts with a specific goal, thereby minimizing distractions. In a professional setting, this approach ensures that initiatives are directed toward significant growth. On a personal level, it aids in maintaining alignment with long-term aspirations and allows for the prioritization of activities that advance individual objectives.

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✒️ Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

In work and life, it helps us measure progress and stay focused on what truly matters. Personally, it keeps me motivated and makes my growth feel tangible, guiding me towards meaningful goals.

✒️ (TW: themes that deal with death) Read chapter 12 of our Searching Soul book and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock.

Imagining the end of my life really made me think about how I want to be remembered. I hope people will say I was kind, understanding and always made a positive difference in their lives. It was a powerful reminder to live in a way that reflects those values every day, staying focused on what truly matters and not getting distracted by the little things.

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Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

I think having a metric makes the path ahead clearer. Without these goals and metrics, it would be difficult to know our progress and do meaningful work. Personally, choosing a metric would help me be more focused.