
[Part 2] User Growth and Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Work Performance
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Episode 1810:
Nir Eyal explains why focusing on a single "hacker metric" can dramatically improve performance and motivation. By measuring what truly matters and avoiding vanity metrics, we gain clarity, maintain momentum, and channel our energy into meaningful progress.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/never-take-your-eyes-off-this-hacker-metric/
Quotes to ponder:
"Knowing what to measure is the key to knowing what to do."
"Too many metrics are as bad as none at all."
"Focusing on the one number that matters most keeps us from getting lost in a sea of data."
Episode references:
The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898
Lean Analytics: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Analytics-Better-Startup-Faster/dp/1449335675
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- Published14 September 2025 at 07:00 UTC
- Length8 min
- Episode1.8K
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