{"id":11545,"date":"2025-09-16T05:39:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T09:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/confident-people-arent-afraid-to-be-measured\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T05:39:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T09:39:03","slug":"confident-people-arent-afraid-to-be-measured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/confident-people-arent-afraid-to-be-measured\/","title":{"rendered":"Confident People Aren\u2019t Afraid to Be Measured"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>How different would sports be if no one kept score? Would fans still get excited? Would players give their all? And how would you distinguish the best from the rest? While some may say eliminating competition means everyone wins, others might argue that everyone loses. The fact is, competition pushes you to be your best, not just better than the rest. This scenario can easily apply to other areas of life. What happens when people refuse to keep score \u2014 when their actions aren\u2019t measured or they aren\u2019t held <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-excuses-and-the-decline-of-accountability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accountable<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>You might wonder what keeping score motivates us to do. First, it compares your performance with others, preventing you from thinking you\u2019re excelling when you\u2019re falling behind. Second, it provides valuable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/how-do-you-react-to-negative-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feedback<\/a> on where you\u2019re thriving and how you can improve your game. Third, it allows you to benchmark against top performers and identify areas for improvement. Fourth, it recognizes and rewards those who contribute the most, motivating them to keep striving for excellence. Fifth, it unites the team in pursuit of a common goal \u2014 winning! Finally, it underscores personal responsibility: Your effort is crucial to the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Do People Resist Being Held Accountable?<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the benefits of keeping score, some people resist being measured because they view accountability as a source of pressure and stress. Others, however, welcome feedback, as it showcases their performance, reveals areas for improvement, and motivates them to improve daily.<\/p>\n<p>Here are seven reasons why people resist being measured and held accountable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI prefer staying out of the spotlight.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI don\u2019t want to be compared to others.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m not obligated to justify my actions when I\u2019m not evaluated.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m unsure whether I\u2019m meeting expectations.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m concerned I might not be adding enough value.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m worried about receiving negative feedback.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m nervous that increased scrutiny might require more effort.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What Do You Have to Hide?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re confident in your abilities, consistently exceed expectations, and strive for continuous improvement, you have no reason to fear being measured. On the other hand, if you\u2019re worried about facing the truth, don\u2019t care about meeting expectations, and prefer to coast rather than strive for excellence, your apprehension is understandable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Some people think if they don\u2019t know their faults, they don\u2019t have any.<\/p>\n<p>Measurement is not just useful \u2014 it\u2019s essential. It boosts accountability and focus, leading to better results. As Peter Drucker, the esteemed consultant, educator, and author, famously said, \u201cWhat gets measured gets managed. And what gets managed, gets done\u201d Whether you\u2019re just starting out or at the top of your game, clear goals and metrics drive you to hit your targets. No matter how you slice it, accountability is a game-changer. Confident people see measurement as a reflection of their progress, not a judgment of their worth. That\u2019s the score.<\/p>\n<h3>Are You Afraid to Be Measured?<\/h3>\n<p><strong><b>Please leave a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/confident-people-arent-afraid-to-be-measured\/#respond\">comment<\/a>\u00a0and tell us what you think or\u00a0share it with someone who can benefit from the\u00a0information.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB.png\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11205 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB-256x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB-640x750.png 640w, https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-medium wp-image-11205 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB-256x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB-640x750.png 640w, https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/standing_3D-VTLB.png 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out Frank\u2019s latest book, <\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F8HMF32B\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Values to Live By:\u00a0Know What Matters Most and Let It Be Your Guide\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Additional Reading:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/where-does-confidence-come-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where Does Confidence Come From?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/whats-your-excuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What\u2019s Your Excuse?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/are-you-doing-your-fair-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are You Doing Your Fair Share?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/what-counts-that-youre-not-counting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Counts that You\u2019re Not Counting?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/is-self-reliance-more-than-a-buzzword\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Self-Reliance More Than A Buzzword?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/step-up-your-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Step Up Your Game<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/take-ownership-by-taking-responsibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take Ownership by Taking Responsibility<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you like this article, subscribe to our blog so that you don\u2019t miss a single post. 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