Ep. 27 | Q3 Goals Recap with Bethany and Brittany

Summary

In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany and Brittany discuss their experiences at recent tech conferences, including Cascadia JS and GopherCon. They reflect on their goals from the past quarter, sharing successes and challenges, and set new objectives for the upcoming quarter. The conversation also touches on the importance of community engagement and personal development in the tech industry, culminating in a fun segment where they share ideas for potential TED talks.

Takeaways

• The importance of community in tech events.

• Reflecting on past goals helps in personal growth.

• Engagement in newsletters can shift focus from self-promotion to sharing others' work.

• Attending conferences can provide fresh insights and networking opportunities.

• Setting realistic goals is crucial, especially during busy times.

• Public speaking can be a rewarding experience despite initial anxiety.

• Finding enjoyment in activities is essential for long-term commitment.

• Quarterly retrospectives can help realign personal and professional goals.

• Exploring new interests can lead to unexpected opportunities.

• Community engagement is vital for mental well-being in remote work environments.

Links

• ⁠CascadiaJS
• GopherCon
• MagnoliaConf

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tech book club Repo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Bethany Janos

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brittany Ellich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠