We are, perhaps, our own toughest critic. And when we don’t get the results that we’re looking for, our motivation and our confidence both take a hit. Our mindset sets the stage for everything that follows. Therefore, it’s important to protect that positive mindset and to push negative thoughts aside. And that’s why it’s important to understand that what we measure influences our confidence. Measure the right things. Make your metrics things that you can control, not things that you have no control over.