Final Inquiry Summary
I’ve finished my project on Excel automation. The goal was simple: stop using “free” habit-tracking apps, build my own tool that I actually own and learn on the way.
What I Built I didn’t know much about code when I started, so I used AI to help me write the formulas and VBA scripts. I built two main features:
- A Logic Engine: The sheet calculates a “Daily Progress %.” It turns the vague feeling of “being productive” into a hard number. If I don’t hit 100%, the streak resets.
- A Reset Button: I used VBA to create a button that clears the checkboxes and archives my data for the next month. This makes it a lot easier to actually keep using it.
Why it Matters: The biggest thing I learned wasn’t about math; it was about agency. In the lectures, we learned that most software is “proprietary” and designed to profit from our data. By building this in Excel, I’ve opted out of that. There’s no hidden algorithm trying to keep me scrolling. I’m the only one who sees my data, and I’m the only one who controls the logic.
Conclusion: This project moved me from being a user to being an owner. I now have a tool specifically tuned to my BCom degree and my real estate goals. I don’t just know how to use the software; I know how it works.