--- topic: [[Assessing]] created: 2023-02-04 --- *Since any measure creates hawthorn effects, you need balancing measures to ensure you don't over swing towards the specific goal.* This reminds me of [[appreciation balances our negative tilt]], trying specifically to not just get the outcome we are looking for, but also focusing on the bigger cultural or relational goals It's kind of like [[you amplify what you focus on]] This is a check on our instincts, [[don't fall in love with your first idea]], make sure you also take a moment for System 2 thinking, so you have your goal and your balance. ##### What would the opposite argument be? Just measure what you want, but don't make the measure a goal. [[When a measure becomes a target it ceases to be a good measure]]. %% tags: #note/idea | #on/wellness | #on/measurement | #on/assessment %% ##### Sources: