It is that time of year again, when I make promises to
myself to be better, smarter and more competitive. Below, I have my three resolutions, which I
tried to keep as S.M.A.R.T. (Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely) as possible.
Develop my own copy
writing process
Ever since I started blogging regularly, I have thought of writing
as one of my strengths. I had previously
believed that my writing skill meant that I could write good copy. That is until I picked up a copy of Copy Hackers and realized that I knew
nothing about writing copy. Time and
time again, I find myself in positions where I need to write “call to action”
literature. The need for my own solid
copy writing process that allows me to quickly and efficiently crank out copy
is becoming apparent. Over the next year,
I resolve to develop my own copy writing process.
Join a professional
group
In Shanghai, I had made great connections while attending
Toastmasters. Coming back to the states,
I missed that bonding that occurs in an organization. In addition, while at school, I am finding it
hard to regularly meet and talk with professionals. This is why over the year, I resolve to join
a professional group and stay active in it for the remainder of my stay in San
Diego. Currently, I have my eye on
either Toastmasters or the National Association of Asian American
Professionals (NAAAP).
Finish up Codecademy
While working at Wednesdays.com, I became aware of how
limiting it was that I knew nothing about code.
As the site is still a work in progress, a lot of the functionalities do
not have a front end meaning that whenever I needed something done that
required going into the database, I had to hassle the founders. Most of the time it is something small like
changing the price or calling up a list of emails, things that I would think
are easy to do.
It was under these circumstances that I started the Codecademy lessons. I
reckon if I learn enough code to be able to read it, but not necessarily write
it, I could be a lot less intrusive around the office. I have been playing with Codecademy on and
off for the last couple of months, without making too serious of an effort. However, that is all going to change for the
new year as I resolve to get through at least one course a month.
