Shikirah focused on the importance of planning career goals at the start of the new year. She recommended brainstorming ideas, conducting research, and reflecting on past achievements to identify what listeners truly enjoy and what they want to improve. Shikirah then emphasized the concept of SMART goals, describing how they can provide direction, structure, and motivation. She illustrated how to set a SMART goal for learning to code using Python as an example. Lastly, she advised listeners to set specific, achievable goals, develop a system to accomplish them, and focus on personal and professional growth.Atomic Habits by James Clear https://a.co/d/6vEqOeyLinkedIn: Connect Shikirah https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikirahjohnsonConnect with Byron (new cohost) https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrondavis42595 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beinsightfulintechnology/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beinsightfulintechnology/support