[kristiandupont]

I think "dashboard" is perhaps a better analogy than some even realize. When I hear someone describe their startup as purely data-driven, I picture someone driving a car while focusing exclusively on the dashboard.

Data is valuable. Some KPI's can show important, even vital information -- often not directly but through the first or second derivative. If something changes rapidly, you probably want to take notice.

Overall though, I think the metrics that we have available are about as helpful to a company as the metrics we can track about our bodies are to our health. Sure, monitor your weight, HRV or even your blood sugar levels and get some insight. Let it help inform your decisions. But only that.

[itsdrewmiller]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_flight_rules - driving entirely by instruments can be important too!