Matt Crooks has revealed that the daily reminder of Rotherham's 2017/18 promotion success provides the motivation needed to emulate that at the end of the current campaign.
Paul Warne's men currently sit in the top-six of the Sky Bet League One table as they aim to bounce back into the Championship at the first time of asking.
A wall at the club's training ground in Rawmarsh houses an image of every game where at least a point is earned throughout the present season; that sits opposite one which boasts a picture of those fixtures that also brought a clean sheet.
The idea was introduced when Warne took the managerial reins full-time in 2017. It's a method that is new to Crooks, but one in which he hopes will be the catalyst for a return to England's second tier.
"It's something different, I've not really seen it before," Crooks exclusively told Sporting Life.
"We have one from the previous years as well when I wasn't here. I've looked at that a couple of times to see how many wins they got and where we are and compare it to where they were at the time.
"We can use it as milestones along the way in the season to see where you are at. That's what I use it for.
"I want to win the league," he concluded.
"I know play-offs is a craze and you get to go to Wembley and it's a massive day out but if you're the league leaders I think it's more of a successful season so that is how I'd like to see it finish.
"You've got to try and be the number one haven't you otherwise what's the point?
"Like the gaffer says, and tries to instil into us every day, it's constantly trying to improve. Don't waste a second while you're here.
"There's a sign outside that says leave your egos at the door. Come in, work your knackers off and try to be the best version of yourself every day.
"Hopefully that is enough to see us through."
Rotherham travel to face MK Dons on Saturday where victory could move them up to third in the table.