Why I Track My Growth Every Single Day
I’ve been tracking my growth daily since 2019. When most people hear that, it sounds exhausting to them, but for me, it’s been one of the most enjoyable, life-giving parts of my journey.
Tracking hasn’t just helped me stay organized. It’s made me more intentional with the things that actually matter in my life. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the kind of man I want to become, and I’m genuinely excited about becoming him. But that doesn’t happen overnight and it definitely doesn’t happen without consistent, intentional action.
A big part of my journey has been getting reps. Reps in my habits. Reps in my values. Reps in becoming.
I’ve adopted what I call a Grow Every Day Mindset. It means that when I reflect on my day, I want to be able to point to something, anything, that shows I’ve grown.
But I know growth can feel ambiguous, so let’s break it down.
What Is Growth, Really?
Growth is consistent improvement in how you think, talk, and take action.
How is your thinking changing?
Example: “I had a strong fixed mindset, but now I’m more growth-minded.”How is the way you talk with others changing?
Example: “I used to interrupt people a lot. Now I focus on active listening.”How is the way you take action changing?
Example: “I used to be reactive. Now I’m proactive.”
These shifts don’t just happen because you want them to. They happen when you get intentional reps in these areas, again and again. It’s a process that refines over time.
The Hard Part
The challenge is simple: unhealthy actions are easier to do, and healthy actions are harder.
If we’re lazy, we’ll fall into the easy stuff. But if we’re disciplined, we’ll commit to what actually grows us.
Reps That Align With My Values
One of my values is: “A healthy and active man.”
This year alone, I’ve already logged 1,193 reps in Growdie tied to Health & Fitness.
What kind of reps?
Weigh yourself - 183 reps
Track your food - 180 reps
Sit in the sauna 15min+ - 175 reps
Stretch for 10min+ - 172 reps
Workout for 30min+ - 152 reps
Sleep for 7+ hours - 144 reps
No fast food - 90 reps
These might seem small, but each one moves me closer to that man I’m becoming. The specific reps may change season to season, but the value—"a healthy and active man"—stays the same. It gives me a filter to evaluate my choices. I can always ask, “Does this help me become that man?”
Growth in Every Area
In Grow or Die, we have 7 focus areas, and I have a personal value statement for each one. I look at those values every single day.
They humble me.
They challenge me.
They remind me this is a lifetime pursuit and that I can’t grow alone.
Sure, I could do okay in one area by myself. But if I want to truly live well, I need the support of other growth-minded people. That’s what makes this journey worth it.
The Long Game
What finally clicked for me is this:
This is MY growth journey.
I’m not competing with anyone else. I’m competing with who I was yesterday.
At the end of the day, I don’t “arrive” at my values.
I live them, one day at a time.
And the most satisfying thing to me?
Finishing my life well.
That starts now with a simple, daily commitment:
Grow Every Day. 💯