In my article, “Is it Time for Drilling to Retire the Term ‘Helper’?,” I introduced you to my simple progress-tracking method using a notecard. I call it “5x3 Goals.” Why? As a young driller, I always wanted a 5x3 mud pump on my rig. Every time I discussed the idea at a show or convention, some old driller would sarcastically shoot me down or create some unrealistic excuse as to why it wasn’t possible.