Best Quote by Marshall Goldsmith
“Put your goals on paper, or an Excel spreadsheet. Measure every day, 'Did I do my best to...?' Your problems won't disappear, but you will exist in a different relation to them, and you will improve.”
About This Quote
Source Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith, 2007
Advocates writing goals and daily self-evaluation to change relationship with problems and foster improvement.
In simple terms: Write goals, track daily effort.
Key Takeaway
Document and review goals.
Themes
goal setting
self-improvement
productivity
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- project management
- habit formation
Key Concepts
measurement
reflection
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily metric truly reflects progress?
- How can you avoid over‑analysis?
A Different Perspective
Metrics can become obsessive; balance needed.
