Many people make mistakes the same mistake over and over again like you take three steps forward and four steps back. Few acknowledge their own mistakes and minimize their own mistakes like three steps forward and two or one step back. As long as you keep stepping forward, you will make progress, and eventually, you will get to where you want to go.
The best indicator is your own emotion. Without emotion, nothing can be accomplished. Program it in your mind, program it in your heart and keep your emotion in the zone at all times anywhere.