How to Track Cognitive Progress
Build dashboards that prove your training is working
If you can’t measure it, you can’t scale it.
Goal achievement rate
+29%
Users running weekly reviews
Attrition drop
-35%
Teams with shared dashboards
Choose a Tracking Framework
Use OKRs (objectives and key results) or 12-week year frameworks to keep goals tight. Pair each objective—“Cut reaction time by 25 ms”—with leading indicators (sleep, cardio sessions).
Store everything in a single dashboard so you are never guessing where to look.
Connect Your Tools
Export BrainGames data into Google Sheets or Notion, then visualize with Looker Studio. Use conditional formatting to highlight streaks and plateaus. Automate exports weekly via Zapier or manual CSV drops.
Integrate wearable data (HRV, sleep) to correlate physiological readiness with cognitive performance.
Run Review Cycles
Hold a weekly solo review and a monthly team review. Answer three questions: What improved? What stalled? What will I experiment with next week?
Archive charts every month so you can look back and appreciate the compounding gains.
Action Steps
Pick a dashboard tool
Sheets, Notion, or Airtable work great.
Automate inputs
Use Zapier or manual CSV imports to keep data fresh.
Schedule reviews
Recurring calendar invites prevent skipped retros.
Recommended Games
Reaction Time
High-frequency metric for dashboards.
Number Memory
Shows long-term span gains clearly.
Related Resources
Interpret the data you collect.
Pair tracking with consistent execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need fancy BI tools?
No. Simple spreadsheets beat complex dashboards you never update.
How do I avoid vanity metrics?
Tie every chart to a decision (e.g., change drills or recovery) so metrics drive action.