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Colette Molteni's avatar

I love this idea of having questions at the top that direct the viewer to the problem being solved, rather than just having a boring headline. I am going to add this to the new repertoire of the dashboard framework we are building in our team. Apt time for this Ame, thank you!

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Ame_data analyst's avatar

Thank you Colette. this made me smile, its reassuring.

and A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU on your new role.

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Krishna Kayastha's avatar

In another life I wanted to be a data analyst and in this life I've started collecting my personal data to build a healthy and deeply connected and fulfilled life. My data collection has been either so overly complicated, jam packed, and complicated that I've dropped off or it's been so simple that there wasn't enough information to derive any conclusions.

I did not understand this entire post but what I did take away is going to help me greatly improve my practice and how I guide people to better track their cycles!! Thank you for this

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Ame_data analyst's avatar

Hi Krishna, thank you for this comment. I understand data being either complicated or not enough.

I am collecting my jump rope data and for the life of me can't understand why i am not satisfied with it.

You don't have to be an analyst but you can analyze your simple data. Maybe for fun, maybe for a doctor's visit (cycles) or to check your spending habits, or numbers at the gym.

If you do, you can share a dashboard or your insights, i'm really glad you liked this post and you shared.

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Data Tinkerer's avatar

"If you’re building dashboards just to show ALL the metrics, add slicers and filters, and 10 more tabs, with no clear takeaways, then come closer: it doesn’t show maturity as an analyst."

Oh been there, done that. as my former boss used to say: "Always answer the so what question" instead of just showing more stuff to confuse the stakeholders

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Ame_data analyst's avatar

this! your former boss is "data matured".

I think you should be featured on this series. I made a call out for anyone interested to chat with me. LinkedIn or substack, 3-5 mins read highlighting how you've matured as a data professional.

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ramblingrose's avatar

hiii i love ur writing and wld love if you get a chance to read my piece from today!! im trying to connect w writers i like their writing styles 💌💌💕💞

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Ame_data analyst's avatar

thank you Rose. you have a beautiful page as well. 💕

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Data Yap's avatar

Great tips!!

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Ame_data analyst's avatar

thank you 😊

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Airaliz's avatar

This was such a great read! I picked up some really helpful tips for dashboard design—especially when it comes to titling. I grabbed the Dashboard Design Toolkit too, which I know will come in handy while I build my portfolio.

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Ame_data analyst's avatar

Thank you Airaliz. Let me know if the toolkit is good enough. I plan to create more of such things but I want to be certain there's value in them.

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Airaliz's avatar

I will let you know

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Ame_data analyst's avatar

thanks. you can actually leave a rating on Gumroad, that's way easier and still communicates the message.

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