How can you get a holistic view of your performance?

1. Self-checking is the best checking mechanism as it incalcutes self-discipline and self-accountability. 2. Know your WHY as the fundamental basis for vision and purpose. 3. Set up visual tracking mechanism displaying the goals planned against time line, which can be both quantitative and qualitative. 4. Anchor our values to guide our actions towards achieving those goals and purpose. 5. Determine the frequency of checking actual versus planned outcome and set calendar reminder to aid us. 6. Repeatedly do it till it becomes a habit. 7. When interim milestones are met, celebrate as a form of self-cheeering to motivate us to keep moving forward! ??????????

Regularly engaging in self-reflection to evaluate your experiences, actions, and outcomes is one way to evaluate your performance. This skill demonstrates maturity and self-awareness, allowing for objective evaluation and adjustments, and promoting continuous growth and improvement. Having clear objectives helps you evaluate your performance against predefined criteria. These can provide insights into your strengths and areas that need attention.

Always begin by defining what success means to you in different areas of your life. Create clear, specific, and measurable goals that align with your values and priorities is one way to provide better insights so that you will know where have you achieve until, and at the same time you will know what's your next step.

SMART Goals is really one of the most effective way to go about setting your goals. Unfortunately, alot of our goals are not what we really want and what others want for us. Be it our parents, society, social media and others, they influence us on what goals we set. So to really find out what you want, you need to start asking yourself, what really really drives you? Maybe start asking yourself what are your top 5 values? "When your values are clear, your decisions are easier" - Roy E Disney

Throughout my journey, I've learned the power of setting clear and ambitious goals in various facets of life and work. Setting ambitious career goals has led me to reach heights I never thought possible. Prioritizing health and well-being has been instrumental in my life. Relationships have been a cornerstone of my journey. By setting relationship goals, I've cultivated deep, meaningful connections with friends and loved ones.

Self-reflection leads to the creation of a daily journal to track outcomes. In order to establish SMART goals to ensure continuous progress, such as increasing the return of their investment portfolio by 15% within two years. Objective metrics like return on investment, risk-adjusted returns, and portfolio diversification ratios were used to track performance and identify areas for improvement. Self-assessment tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and StrengthsFinder were used to gain deeper insights into their personality traits and strengths.

Beyond self-reflection tools that usually done at the end of the day or at the start of the day, I encourage everyone to start observing what is the self-talk that happens throughout the day. In any situation, be it good or not so good, what is that inner voice saying to yourself? Through the inner talk, you will be able to collect evidence on how your mind processes information and how it interprets it. This will give you a greater insights to your own thoughts and performance.

Collect data and information relevant to your goals and KPIs. This may involve tracking your activities, keeping records, or using tools and apps to monitor how your progression is growing. What truly motivated me was the transformation of abstract goals into concrete, measurable metrics. In the end, my journey was marked not only by my goals but also by the meaningful data and information I gathered along the way. It's a testament to the power of measurement, tracking, and using tools and apps to monitor progress. It's a practice that turns aspirations into reality and empowers you to take control of your destiny.

I am a firm believer and practitioner of journaling consistently for understanding learning moments. I'm the note taker in every meeting I am in for myself and for the benefit of others too. The ability to observe, collect, reflect, and recall grows stronger and more refined when we consistently practice "note-keeping" and then pursue deeper research in our follow-through. It's going to paint a richer picture that we can benefit from when we revisit and debrief with others--and tell a more comprehensive story. Start small, even if it is quick lists, and expand your collection habits as you are inspired--because you are seeing the patterns in the notes you keep!

As an entrepreneur, data's your compass. Don't just collect, analyse. Ask 'why' for every 'what.' A venture gone pear-shaped? Find the reason. Hit a milestone? Know what worked. Turn insights into narratives that chart your entrepreneurial path. SWOT is handy but limiting. Real life isn't compartmentalised. A 'strength' today might be a 'weakness' tomorrow. Adapt and evolve. Also, don't overlook self-talk. It's real-time, internal data. What you say to yourself matters and can signal room for personal development. Insights must be actionable; they're your stepping stones from ordinary to extraordinary. Continually refine your approach based on what you learn.

I've found my greatest ally in analyzing data and learning from experiences in Gibb's Reflective Cycle Model and its alternative forms--all of which encourage us to distinguish well between facts vs feelings before making deeper sense of a set of data or experiences. How often do we collapse the way we feel about something before we acknowledge what are the facts of the matter? The skill to detach (just enough) to honestly assess, recognize the/our patterns, see the wisdom to be gained even in failures, stay open and curious about what is possible, and commit to new roadmaps for ourselves develops our ability to #discern when we need to. Being an honest giver of feedback to ourselves enhances our ability to do it with others too.

Feedback isn't just chatter; it's a lens to see yourself from different angles. Cast a wide net—peers, mentors, clients—to gain varied insights. Defensiveness? Leave it at the door. Be open, listen keenly, and ask for specifics. Hold it up against your self-assessment; they should either validate or challenge each other. It's not about garnering applause but about sharpening your inner compass. Diverse, candid feedback is your ticket from the realm of the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Seeking help, guidance, or additional resources is not a sign of weakness but a testament to one's commitment to growth and success. I've discovered that one of the keys to achieving your dreams is to never hesitate to reach out for support when needed. Whether it's seeking a mentor's wisdom, enrolling in training programs, or engaging in therapy to overcome personal challenges, these actions have been instrumental in my journey. Seeking advice from experts is a sign of humility and a recognition that there's always more to learn. Coaching has been a game-changer for me.

When seeking feedback, how we request and ask for feedback can make a world of difference. We can ask for feedback from others who will tell us what is true--which can seem easy but might prove harder to integrate. Imagine actually being told: how you show up; how are you experienced in meetings and presentations; what you are known for (the good, the bad, the most stressful situations). We all can enjoy those best moments; yet, it is how we show up in tense times where the bigger lessons occur and having people who will have our back and tell us the truth of their experience--the holistic picture of our performance--in these feedback moments can we really see, hear, detach, and recognize what we need to change, work on, and celebrate.

Acknowledging success is an art often overlooked. When you hit a milestone, pause and soak it in. Understand the mix of effort, strategy, and perhaps a dash of luck that got you there. But let's extend the celebration beyond ourselves—shine a light on team members, mentors, and even rivals who've also hit their marks. Shared triumphs do more than lift spirits; they nurture a culture of positivity and growth. When we celebrate others, we aren't diminishing our light; we're making the room brighter for everyone. The real gem? It's the journey and the lives we touch along the way. Each collective win offers a glimpse of what's possible, nudging us all from the realm of the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Appreciate the incredible power of acknowledging and celebrating achievements and milestones along the way. Throughout my personal and professional endeavors, I've made it a point to pause and take stock of the milestones I've achieved. Celebrating these milestones is equally important. Moreover, this practice cultivates a positive perspective on your performance. It also reminds us that even on challenging days, there are still victories to be celebrated.

Life resembles a marathon, complete with its highs and lows. A holistic view of your performance isn't just a map; it's the compass that guides your heart. Goals become the beacons that light your way when paths are uncertain.

I've found immense value in setting aside regular intervals—whether monthly, quarterly, or annually—to conduct a comprehensive review of my performance in all areas of life. The process begins with reflection. I want to share with you by regularly reviewing my performance provides an opportunity to pause and assess how I'm progressing toward my goals. Each review session becomes an opportunity to set new, ambitious goals, refine existing ones, and establish a roadmap for the journey ahead. It's a testament to the power of self-assessment and forward planning.