Book · 2010 · Business & Economics
How to Measure Anything
Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business
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One of the books you recommended to me was uh how to measure anything and um so some of it i found very interesting.
Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · Nov 2014 The best things said about it
And you know how to measure anything which is what we talked about before which is uh which is about uh you know being outcome based and being you know getting these measurable outcomes saying i'm going to lose 10 pounds as opposed to just saying i'm going to try to lose weight.
Why people recommend it
How to Measure Anything by Douglas W. Hubbard is a business and analytical guide that explores how to quantify intangible factors in decision-making by focusing on outcome-based thinking and measurable results. On an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show in November 2014, guest Nick Ganju recommended the book to illustrate the practical importance of establishing clear metrics, explaining that setting concrete, measurable outcomes is far more effective than vague intentions. Host Tim Ferriss followed up on this recommendation, noting that he had found the book's insights into measurement and data-driven evaluation extremely interesting. The conversation emphasized shifting away from ambiguous goals toward structured methodologies that allow organizations and individuals to evaluate uncertainty and assess real-world progress accurately. Both speakers highlighted how the principles outlined in the text can be applied across various domains, ranging from everyday personal habits to complex business challenges where traditional metrics seem difficult to establish. Through this podcast discussion, the book was framed as an essential resource for anyone looking to replace guesswork with rigorous analytical frameworks, thereby improving decision-making precision and achieving verifiable, outcome-driven success in both professional environments and personal endeavors.
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Nick Ganju and you know how to measure anything which is what we talked about before which is uh which is about uh you… 1
“and you know how to measure anything which is what we talked about before which is uh which is about uh you know being outcome based and being you know getting these measurable outcomes saying i'm going to lose 10 pounds as opposed to just saying i'm going to try to lose weight”
Tim Ferriss one of the books you recommended to me was uh how to measure anything and um so some of it i found very int… 1
“one of the books you recommended to me was uh how to measure anything and um so some of it i found very interesting”
