Name: What happened when I started measuring my life every day
Uploaded: 2026-01-28T15:27:07Z
Duration: 10 min 26 s
Description: Can you measure a "good life?" Management consultant Chris Musser set out to answer this question for himself, developing a daily tracker to monitor progress across nine dimensions, from faith and relationships to work and wellbeing. Learn how it helped him focus on what really matters — and how you can adopt this 90-second habit, too.

Can you measure a "good life?" Management consultant Chris Musser set out to answer this question for himself, developing a daily tracker to monitor progress across nine dimensions, from faith and relationships to work and wellbeing. Learn how it helped him focus on what really matters — and how you can adopt this 90-second habit, too.

What happened when I started measuring my life every day

Measuring health is common, but tracking all parts of life is rare. When only 33 percent of people say they’re thriving, intentional measurement can reveal neglected areas, like relationships or purpose. A simple daily tracker, based on nine time-tested dimensions, helped one person catch personal blind spots and course-correct before years slipped by. Small daily check-ins—just 90 seconds—shifted his focus from checking boxes to living more fully.

Scoring Life Daily Reveals What Truly Matters Most

Tracking progress across life’s key dimensions can shift the way people see themselves and their choices. After noticing only 33 percent of people feel they are thriving, one person started rating areas like relationships, work, and faith each day. This simple 90-second practice revealed patterns, highlighted neglected priorities, and sparked real change. The act of measurement itself helped restore balance and meaning, even transforming struggles into growth.