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HOW PEOPLE FEEL ABOUT PROGRESS: METRICS THAT DRIVE USER BEHAVIOR

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Designing a performance tracker requires key decisions on metric representation and visuals, all of which impact user psychology. Rather than relying on tactics like fresh start and streaks, focus on ensuring metrics make success achievable, failure non-fatal, and foster a learning loop.