TIL I've cleaned exactly 500 chimneys in my town

I was updating my log book yesterday and realized I hit 500 jobs here in Springfield, which is wild because I only started three years ago. Some guys say keeping count is just ego, but I think it shows you're building real trust in a community. Do you track your numbers, or is it better to just focus on the next job?

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the_richard3d ago

Honestly, I tried to track my numbers once. Made it to maybe seven before I forgot what I was counting. Was it oil changes, or the number of times I said "yep" to a customer? Lost the notebook in my own garage. So yeah, 500 is mind blowing. That's a real legacy right there, not just ego. I'd probably frame that log book page.

oscarthompson2d ago

Wait, you lost the notebook in your own garage? That's the most mechanic thing ever, lmao. I bet it's under a parts box or stuck to an old oil filter. @the_richard, that's why my one attempt was on my phone, but then I just took pictures of cool jobs instead of counting. A framed log book page would be awesome though, like a trophy you can actually explain.