Writing down exact tempo information of each exercise helps you track your progress in small increments. It is also motivating to see your progress over time and it helps you identify weakness and the point to failure of each pattern/exercise.
These are just a few simple practice rules that I have learned and abide by every time I sit down to practice. Sharing these with you will hopefully help you streamline your daily practice routine. I will add many more rules to this collection over time.
Introduction to a series of videos regarding practicing
Basic info and intro on how to create a perfect practice plan for yourself.