Well, it’s that time of year again. Though this post comes out almost 2 weeks too late, I feel it is important to share some of my New Year’s resolutions. 2008 was a great year for me, I accomplished a lot including getting engaged to the most incredible girl in the world, moved to Chicago, and got a job at the most exciting up and coming interactive advertising agency in the Windy City.
Looking ahead to 2009, there are a few objectives I am looking forward to achieving, and making myself a better person.
- Following my friend Jeff Woelker’s lead, I plan on volunteering with Chicago Cares to help adults learn more about how to use computers to become more comfortable with the digital age.
- Become more active. I just found out a nearby park has a natatorium. I swam for nearly 10 years growing up. So with my shoulder close to being totally healed from surgery, I figure I would hit the pool again for some much needed exercise.
- Read. I don’t read as much as I should. Well, I read a lot of blogs. A lot of blogs. I need to read more books that will benefit me both personally and professionally.
- Blog more! My goal is 2-4 posts a week. Some coming from personal experiences or rants, and the rest coming from my world famous reviews of iPhone applications.
- Record at least 40 episodes of my technology podcast Bytecast Weekly with co-host Matt Hewitt. (BTW, we are still looking for a third host, so if you are interested please let me know!)
- Spend a little bit of time on some personal projects. Right now one my projects is a secret, but everything should be live and running no later than February. Hint: it involves music.
- Grow professionally. I want to become more aggressive with my skills as an online marketing specialist. My goal is to learn more about about usability, user behavior, and advanced analytics so I can look at problems more holistically.
Have a happy and safe 2009. What are your resolutions?
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To start reading your blog more often.