Ep238: Career MISTAKES this year = GROWTH next year.
In this episode, Mei Phing discusses how you can reflect on your career mistakes this year to fuel growth next year. Specifically, how to embrace feedback and set achievable goals for improvement in your overall career and work life.
Highlights
00:00 π± Year-end reflection is essential for growth.
01:50 π Document feedback from performance reviews.
03:10 π Identify areas for improvement in your work.
03:55 π Focus on specific goals for the first three months.
04:45 π― Break down yearly goals into quarterly actions.
06:15 πͺ Commit to taking achievable action steps.
Key Insights
π Reflection Leads to Growth: Taking time to reflect on the year’s experiences can uncover valuable lessons and guide future actions.
π Feedback is Key: Collecting and understanding feedback from performance reviews can provide concrete areas for improvement and demonstrate proactivity.
π Identify Personal Barriers: Recognizing personal challenges, such as communication styles or confidence levels, can help in setting realistic goals for improvement.
ποΈ Set Short-Term Goals: Focusing on what can be achieved in the first three months makes goals feel more attainable and helps maintain motivation.
π Quarterly Planning: Structuring your year into quarters allows for clearer focus and manageable steps, reducing the overwhelm of long-term planning.
π― Achievable Steps Matter: Taking small, actionable steps fosters a sense of accomplishment and encourages continued progress.
π‘ Clarity Through Writing: Writing down thoughts and plans helps clear the mind, moving from negative feelings to objective insights.
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