28: Quarterly Goals, and Why They're Better Than Annual Goals

Published: Dec. 28, 2017, 11 a.m.

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Ben is having a successful push for the new cohort of The 30-Day Code Quality Challenge. He is also looking to improve future iterations of the challenge and is preparing to move to a new home outside of Boston.

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Ben and Derrick discuss their quarterly personal goals on this episode and the philosophy behind goal setting: developing habits versus achieving specific results. Each list their specific goals for the first quarter of 2018, including fitness, mindfulness, reading, professional projects and career choices.

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Today\\u2019s Topics Include:

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Second cohort of The 30-Day Code Quality Challenge
\\nAnnual versus quarterly goals
\\nEffective goal setting: forming habits versus achieving goals
\\nBen and Derrick\\u2019s specific goals for Q1 2018
\\nReturning to the tech workforce

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If you\\u2019re enjoying the show please give us your ratings and reviews in iTunes.

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Links and resources:

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The 30-Day Code Quality Challenge
\\nRefactoringRails.io
\\nDrip
\\nProper Cloth
\\nJames Clear - Habits Guide

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