It's crucial to step back and evaluate whether I'm working on the right things and if my efforts are aligned with my goals.

You have to be on guard against managing to metrics that you don't really understand, as they may no longer be relevant.

Setting up metrics early in your company is crucial; it helps you understand product usage and inspires new ideas.

Metrics are essential in product development as they provide a numerical representation of the value we deliver to customers. It's important to measure not just internal metrics but also how well customers achieve their goals using our product.

Metrics and goals are only useful if leveraged as motivational tools; create a visual representation of your growth targets and update it regularly to keep your focus.

You should have a weekly review meeting to track your metrics and ensure you're focused on growth.

Don't change the definition of your metrics just to make the numbers look better; consistency is key to understanding your progress over time.

It's important to formulate a plan and implement it for a period before reassessing. This helps you understand your progress and adjust your goals as needed.

Maintaining metric hygiene is essential; ensure that all measures on your dashboard are consistent and relevant, which encourages daily engagement from the team.