My 2020 OKRs
I learned about OKRs in 2019, and since then have come to appreciate them. They’re simple: come up with one high-level Objective you’d like to accomplish, then come up with separate, measurable Key Results that indicate whether you’ve hit your objective or not.
This year I switched from standard New Years’ goals to OKRs. This adds more visibility into whether I’m on track to reach my goals or not. To track my progress on these OKRs I use Strides, an app for iOS.
Below are my three Objectives for 2020, along with their corresponding Key Results. All Key Result end dates are December 31st, 2020.
Objective: Build more side projects #
I will build out a portfolio of side projects to stay sharp in my software development skills.
Key Results #
- Release three new open-source projects.
- Release one deployed web project.
- Release one mobile app (iOS or Watch) on the App Store.
- Release one integration (Slack bot, browser extension).
- Make $1 on any project.
Objective: Be a more healthy person #
I will be a more healthy person physically and mentally.
Key Results #
- Exercise (walk/run/bike) 3 times per week.
- Meditate 5 minutes a day 4 days per week.
- Lose 5 lbs.
Objective: Be more engaged with the community #
I will be more engaged with the software development community to grow a following and establish myself as a figure in the software development field.
Key Results #
- Write one blog post per month.
- Give one talk at a local meetup.
- Increase Twitter follower count to 500.