Course 3, Discussion 4: One Key Metric

@FrenchToastClub

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.

@GermanZebraCupcake

I am just a member and a very recent one at that.

I appreciated the fact that you did not post your thoughts on the exercise. Neither did or will I. Feels too profound to post and share.

Thank you for your role in 7 Cups!

@FrenchToastClub

✒️ 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 am not part of 7 Cup Team. But I think I understand the '3 Key Things' I write them down at the beginning of each work day/session. At the end of the day, anything not done is forwarded to the next work day/session '3 Key Things' list and so on and so on. At the end of the week. I monitor which ones I completed and give myself a % Completion Score. Metrics are Important. Unless I acknowledge my accomplishments, I tend to overrate myself.

✒️ (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.

I read this, but do not wish to put my writing in a post that is open to the public. That said. a terrifically insightful exercise. Thank you.

✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!

@FrenchToastClub

✒️ 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 lead the peer support team. Our key metric is focusing on helping listeners feel supported when faced with a challenge on the site whether it be with a chat, forums, group support, or a site change. This goal is important so listeners can feel like the listener community cares about them and helps them feel motivated to not give up and keep trying. Focusing on one goal is important because it will be more manageable than trying to hit other targets and keeping important strategies at hand.

✒️ (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.

I read the chapter but the topic of death is triggering and not something I am comfortable being open about in public.

@Mahad2804

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, very thorough :D

@FrenchToastClub

✒️ 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.

Using a single metric allows us to easily measure the changes we are making by giving us a clear goal. It narrows down the generalised goal into small obtainable steps which may be easier to see, especially in the short-term.

✒️ (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.

Read chapter 12, have journaled my thoughts privately

✒️ 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.

Choosing a goal of single metric may have the benefit of it being easy to fall back on, since it's just one all encompassing thing that helps create simplicity when in a storm. Instead of looking for highly complicated structures, which can be hard to do when you are struggling, the easiest and most efficient way is to fall back on that one thing that is simple yet effective enough to guide you out of that storm, after which you may look into extensive details of how to progress further based on that one simple guiding factor.

I recently joined the quality mentor and chat support team, which is my way of giving back to the community and helping it progress after having gotten lot of good from being on this site.

✒️ (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.

@Rivelino3 I missed the second part of the question.

It is a highly sensitive area, which the question takes me to. I would find it hard to put into words my exact emotions, considering I have been through an experience similar to this scenario not too long ago. I would like to opt to not answer this part of the question 💛

@Rivelino3 Good on you for opting out of something you wouldn't feel one hundred percent comfortable sharing, people like you show us that enforcing boundaries is a wonderful thing to do :))

@FrenchToastClub

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 am a part of the Trauma Support Community as a Discussion Host. The Trauma Support room is not often open for free chats, as it is a very sensitive subject. As a discussion host, our key metric is to hold space for everyone in the chatroom, ensure that the chat stays on-topic, share useful information, and maintain a safe+open space in the chatroom.

Discussion hosts are evaluated based on feedback forms from members who participated in the discussion. It would also be helpful if the feedback form had a section on "topics covered" during the chat. It would differentiate hosts from one another, by knowledge level and how well they can lead a productive conversation.

Choosing a single, primary metric is important because it allows for focused effort, which is important both in a personal and professional sense.

✒️ (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.

Completed this exercise, but would rather not share it.

✒️ 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.

Choosing a single metric is important because it allows you to learn about your goal and track your progress. It assists you in identifying areas that need to be improved as well as those that are being improved. This can also benefit you in your personal life. I'm a part of the Peer Support team. Our key metric is to support Listeners after a difficult chat or an upsetting experience on this site. We provide support to ensure that listeners feel at ease and that they have someone to turn to for support anytime they need it.

I've completed the second task.

@RosaHere Thank you for completing the tasks, you're doing great!

@RosaHere

fantastic initiative! Love hearing your thoughtful response.

@FrenchToastClub Thank you for your post!

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.

It is important to choose a single metric as this promotes self-growth. I am Room Supporter and I think it can help me being more empathetic on 7cups but also in real life when I want to support someone who i care for.

(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.

I completed it but I'm not comfortable sharing, sorry

@FrenchToast

@Artalistens I am replying to myself, because I have made a mistake. I have read and acknowledged the second question, but I do not feel comfortable sharing my answer because it personal reasons.

@FrenchToast

✒️ 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.

The key metric I am hoping to help move is to help my community to become more accepting and understanding of others. Choosing a single metric is important because as the video stated, a North Star metric is needed to really flesh out a specific vision. My metric is important professionally because it enables coworkers to complete the task at hand with compassion and awareness, and it is important personally because it will help me build strong connections with others. I can measure my metric by counting the number of people I feel that I have positively influenced to become more understanding of either my situation or someone else's.

✒️ (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.

The exercise pushed me to really think about what I would want others to remember most about me. Most of all, I want people to say that I made a meaningful difference in their lives, and that they considered me a good friend of theirs. It made me want to foster stronger connections and find small ways to support others.

@lovelyApple6441

Your response was very well-written 💛 Great job! :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.

I am currently in the Peer Appreciation Team 💛 Together we make beautiful posts with appreciation messages 💛 We work to spread warmth, appreciation and kindness always 💛 I’ve learnt a lot from having this role, and from my fellow smile spreaders. And I think this role is important because here at 7cups we want to maintain a warm environment, and a great way to do that is appreciation 💛

We should choose a single metric for ourselves because this provides us a clear main goal. It also helps us track all our progress. We can measure everything we accomplish in relation to our single metric—our clear main 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.

I have completed the second exercise 💛 but I have not posted my answers here for personal reasons. Thank you very much 💛

@FrenchToast

Three key metrics I'd like to focus on in helping move 7 cups forward; is having a regular schedule where I dedicate 3+ hours a week for active listening chats with members, have a dedicated time where I help to facilitate a group chat or sub community for an hour or two, also have a dedicated time where I invest in personal growth or improving my listening or leadership skills. This will help not only 7 Cups, but me personally by being accountable and gaining practical hands on experience while helping others.

I'm not comfortable with answering the second question 

@FrenchToast

Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important.

Choosing a single metric is important because it makes things clear and helps us focus. When we have just one important number to watch, it's easier to understand our main goal and see if we're doing well.

Having one metric also helps everyone in a group or company work together towards the same target. We can track our progress better and know who is responsible for what.

It simplifies decision-making, guides how we use our resources, and motivates us to reach our goal. Plus, it makes it easier to tell others about what we're trying to achieve. So, having that one clear metric is like a compass that guides us on our journey.

@warmheartedCamp3360

Hi, Camp. I agree that choosing a single metric can simplify things and help us focus. Good work, keep it up!

@FrenchToast

A single metric is important because it simplifies important goals and creates a true sense of accomplishment. In professional work, it guides us to achieve goals that match the results and acts as a fast track. In personal life, this reduces the likelihood of climbing the wrong ladder when we try to achieve satisfaction with focusing on right choices.

I imagine people might say something like: She's beautiful and cute. She is intelligent and a perfectionist who seems to indirectly put pressure on herself. She is talkative and visionary. She tends to projects conversations into the future. She is also a supportive and easy to admire individual. She cares about her family, being very close to her mother. She understands how to resolve conflicts in society and against gossip. She often sees the good in others. She has high energy and has high standards that inspire those closest to her.

I remember the essence of my life. It's not about the future but what value we leave for the people we love most. My compass is simpler than a dream goal. It's about the people.

@FrenchToast

✒️ 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. 

It's important to have a goal and choosing a single metric is important because it helps u to be focused and not getting distracted. It's very easy to get distracted and in turn it will lead to less productivity and will hamper our performance.

✒️ (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. 

It's too much to share this , maybe I'll skip it. Thank you <333

@Grace3012 Wonderful! 

@FrenchToast

Choosing a single key metric and consistently posting updates on progress is crucial for both professional and personal development. This practice ensures alignment with 7 Cups' organizational goals, fostering collaboration and efficiency within the team. A specific metric provides a measurable target, allowing for real-time adjustments and promoting accountability and transparency. Professionally, this approach contributes to skill development and job satisfaction, fostering a sense of purpose and direction. Personally, focusing on a key metric enhances motivation, time management, and overall productivity, providing a strategic framework for continuous learning and growth.

@FrenchToast

Choosing a single metric is crucial both professionally and personally. Professionally, it provides focus and clarity, guiding decision-making and efforts toward a specific, measurable goal. Personally, having a clear metric aids in prioritizing what truly matters, leading to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

I can imagine at the end of my life, people saying that I made a positive impact on their lives, that I was compassionate, and contributed to the well-being of others. This exercise serves as a powerful reminder of what truly matters, guiding my actions and choices toward a purposeful life. It's a compass that aligns my actions with the values and impact I want to leave behind. This exercise reinforces the importance of staying true to my compass, living authentically, and not being swayed by external pressures or distractions.

@WeEarth I absolutely love your response here ✨

@FrenchToast

✒️ 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 don't currently work with a team, although I have applied to join the Active Listener Verifier team (🤞)

But three things I do to help 7 Cups move forward is:

1) have a lot of positive interactions with both members and listeners

2) take a variety of chats, and give them the time they need

3) spent lots of time working on my training and certification - and earned lots of new badges!

By focusing on one metric, you can give everything you have to it and ensure you are giving your best.

✒️ (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.

I have completed this, but I am not comfortable sharing as it's incredibly personal for me :) 

@Shannon1996

i love that although you weren’t on a team yet, you were still able to identify ways that you are helping cups ti move forward!

(I have posted in the thread~!)

Having a key metric can help keep the flow of your energy and focus one area in an organized manner, and therefore can be crucial when it comes to productivity and such. Personally how this can help me is that I actually enjoy helping other people, because it is one of the things that make me happy. Showing guidance. So, I had done a metric for helping out on 7cups.

I have completed the exersise and read chapter 12. I think vaguely put it resonates and makes sense, but at the same time sometimes I can't even tell what impression I may be putting on people until towards the end where feelings become more apparent. It's factors of our own emotions, the world around us, and whether we are feeling well enough to keep being our healthy selves..

@FrenchToast

i am part of the peer appreciation team.  Our primary metric is to make listeners and members feel appreciated and to bring a smile to their faces.  Hence the reason we are called Smile Spreaders.  I believe this is moving 7 cups forward by bringing people back because they know they are appreciated.

on the second question, I completed the exercise, but I’m not comfortable sharing publicly.

@FrenchToast I believe it, is very important, to focus one thing at a time.  Trying to support too many people at same time.  Often leads. To mistakes being made

@FrenchToast

✒️ (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.

I've just finished the exercise, and I must say, it was a truly eye-opening experience for me. It gave me such valuable insights into how my life could unfold and the potential comments that I might receive from others. It also allowed me to analyze the situation from diverse perspectives. It's fascinating to see how this exercise allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of myself and the possibilities that lie ahead. However, I am not comfortable sharing my response. I hope that you understand. 🌸

✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!

Done! ✨

~ Xaverie

@crypticwhisperss1

I forgot to include the first part of this discussion. 😅

✒️ 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.

Although I am a new listener, I strongly believe that choosing a single metric is crucial for our team's success. By focusing on a specific key metric, we can align our efforts and work towards a common goal. This level of clarity allows us to measure our progress, identify areas for improvement, and ultimately drive meaningful impact.

Professionally, having a clear and measurable metric helps us track our performance and demonstrate the value we bring to this platform. It provides a tangible way to assess our contributions and showcase our effectiveness as a team. 

On a personal level, having a single metric to focus on helps me stay motivated and accountable. It gives me a sense of purpose and direction and helps me with knowing that my efforts are directly contributing to moving 7 Cups forward. It also allows me to reflect on my own growth and development, as I strive to continuously improve and make a positive impact in my role as a listener.

Thank you! 

@FrenchToast

✒️ 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.

Training to be a mentor for the Quality Listening Program, and the metric I want to work on is The number of people signing up for QLP in a month

✒️ (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.

The exercise made me realize what my primary goals are in life, and also how easy it is to get distracted by all the things that social and cultural norms claim SHOULD be your goals. It reminded me that in a fast-paced world revolving around materialism, possessions, and instant gratification, it's the human relationships that we build slowly over the years that eventually matter the most.