• What do I want to accomplish, professionally, in the next year? That is, what could I say in a year-end review or in the family Christmas letter? • What actionable steps will these goals require? How many hours will these steps take? • How many hours do I want to work per week? Multiply this by 50 to get a rough total for the year (1,500 to 3,000 hours if you’re working 30–60 hours per week). • Are my goals reasonable within this time frame? • Where can I block these tasks in to my work schedule? • What do I want off my plate at work? • Of these things, what can I ignore? Minimize?
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