Monthly Reviews

Redefine 2009 – August in Review

With another month in the books, it’s time for a review of the year’s goals:

1. Redefine 2009

The focus for August was on the Humor That Works site.  Details can be found in the August Focus in Review.

2. 53 Weekly Project Challenge

I was able to accomplish scheduling all of the quotes and corporate recess posts for Humor That Works, enjoy the Del Close Marathon,  get to Inbox Zero, and  read On Directing Film in the month of August.

3. Weekly Content Creation Challenge

Creatively the month of August had a letter to Microsoft, some fun with Google searches, fun with improv team names, an ode to the color orange, and a clip of Slapstick Picnic.

4. Establish 4 New Habits

I got a little bit better at doing a weekly review last month, but still didn’t do it to the extent that I want to.  I may need to stop scheduling stuff so late on Sunday nights, I get too tired to do the review and properly prepare for the week.

5. Improve My Taste

August was a pretty good month for trying new stuff, the highlights being I finished by first beer (a Corona), and tried lintel soup and quinoa (sp?).

6. Publish a Book

I’ve continued to begin to piece together the outline for a book, but no significant progress here.

7. Get 100,000 views on YouTube

We’ve gotten a few views on the CareerBuilder commercial, but other than that don’t have much.  I swear the short film will be finished this month (in time for submission to festivals) so that may lead to some improved numbers.

8. $10,000 in Supplemental Income

I’ve finally added some unobtrusive ads to the Humor site, so hopefully some income will come in that way.  Other than that, still have a long way to go here.

9. Get on a Harold Team

I’ve certainly improved a ton as an improviser but I want to start working on my audition (aka first impression) skills.  That way when the next round of auditions take place, I’ll be as prepared as I can be.

10. Get 1-Rated at Work

I recently talked with my manager and it looks like the one project I didn’t deliver is going to be reflected in my rating.  I’ll still be rated very well, but that coveted 1 spot is a long-shot.

Overall another busy month but still not quite the progress I want to make.  The focus this month will be gearing up towards writing a book and doing more work with video.

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