Short journal · Original editorial · A kinder measure of progress
A repeated mistake disappears after a label is changed.
Progress can be described without making every attempt a score. Choose a feature you can inspect and compare it with an earlier attempt in a fair context. A changed method, a clearer question, or a useful limit may matter more than speed.
Record the environmental change rather than crediting willpower alone.
Notice what the change asks of another person. An experiment is more considerate when their choice and limits remain visible.
Try a question
What would you notice after trying this in one small, real situation?