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Base-line and finish-line is critical in any project.

Base-line is what we compare against to evaluate and justify the impact of the project.

Finish-line is the target of impact we need to achieve.

It is strongly preferable to fix both in the very beginning of the project. 

Sometimes, however, it is appropriate and even necessary to recalibrate one or both if they clearly do not fit the actual situation, even in the middle of the project.

A piece of news struck me, reminding me how much I missed and how close I was to it.

I know we should not be dwelling too much on our losses and we will get there sooner or later if we keep fighting.

I agree!

But still, it is hard, especially the thing I missed could put