Sandra Martini's Success Strategies: What happens when you fail to track

July 06, 2009

What happens when you fail to track

For the past month I've been involved in a 30 day blogging challenge hosted by Connie Ragen Green and have been blogging right along.

"Right along"...today I counted my posts and realized that I'm falling far short of the "30 posts in 30 days" and since the challenge ends tonight, this is one goal that I won't meet -- well, I could, but then you'd be inundated with blog posts this evening and that hardly seems fair.

So what happened?

Quite simply, I didn't track my posts. I "trusted" that I'd reach 30 posts in 30 days in the normal course of running my business and didn't create a plan to ensure that I hit the target.

And the result...I missed my goal.

What aren't you tracking or planning for in your business? And what results can you expect to have as a result?

Jul 6, 2009 6:56:52 PM | Blogging, Goal Setting, Increased Productivity/Getting Things Done

3 Comments

I have trouble tracking anything, because I feel like I'm just working, working, working, trying to market and get clients and get it done! I would love a program or a system that makes tracking easier as it relates to what I'm doing for my business.

Posted by: Tara | July 07, 2009 at 11:01 AM

Sandy,
All that matters is that you were aware of what you were doing. You are excellent at what you do and have a true gift.
I'll be holding another challenge in September, so I look forward to having you join us then.
Connie

Posted by: Connie Ragen Green | July 08, 2009 at 01:00 PM

WOW!
Such openness and vulnerability, Sandy.
You are inspiring!
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Betty

Posted by: Betty Powell | July 10, 2009 at 02:47 AM

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