Daniel Chiu

Daniel Chiu

2022 Q1 Review and Q2 Planning

I gave myself a B this quarter. I found a good, consistent rhythm and have been feeling generally good about work. I do still feel like velocity could be a bit higher, and I would have liked to see higher compliance on key habits. Here’s the lowdown: * 🚀 Midana’s

2022 New Year's Resolutions

Priorities for 2022 haven’t changed much from 2021 despite this being the last year of my 20s! I will, however, be working to improve execution by focusing on consistency and velocity. I want 2022 to be a breakthrough year. I’d love for it to be the year that

2021 End of Year Review

I earned a C/C+ in 2021, closing out the year with a reasonably strong Q4 to make up for Q3. Overall, I feel like I had a good year. I could have been more consistent, and velocity could improve, but I’m happy to report that things feel directionally

2021 Q3 Review and Q4 Planning

I gave myself a D this quarter. It was a tough quarter where I struggled against myself a lot. I’ve had a lot of time to reflect, however, and am feeling ready to break through in Q4! Here’s the lowdown: * 📈 Midana’s closed testing phase has grown to

2021 Q2 Review and Q3 Planning

I gave myself a C+ for the quarter. I think a B- was within reach, but I don’t feel like I was proactive enough about adapting my goals to the evolving COVID-19 crisis in Taiwan. Some highlights: * 😷 I’ve mostly been at home sheltering in place since COVID-19 outbreaks

2021 Q1 Review and Q2 Planning

I gave myself a B+ for the quarter. I might have given myself an A- or A if I hadn’t ignored language learning. Some highlights: * 🏡 I moved! I now live in a nice lofted studio apartment in Taipei’s Da’an district (featured image), where I can now see

2021 New Year's Resolutions

2021 is going to be the first year in a long time where I know from the start where I’m going to be for the entire year. This year’s goals and resolutions will aim to take advantage of that as much as possible. Additionally, this year I’m

2020 Year in Review

Summary On the whole, 2020 was a decent year. Did I accomplish everything I set out to do? Well, no. There were a few unexpected detours (*cough* COVID *cough*) but, to loosely quote one of my favorite books, if the journey is what really matters, not the destination, then perhaps

2020 Q3 Reflection and Q4 Planning

This is a routine review of my progress toward my 2020 New Year’s Resolutions. I engage in this review process quarterly. You can find Q1’s review here, and Q2’s review here. Summary For Q3, I give myself a C: * Started consulting for Karat * Took on 2 students

2020 Q2 Reflection and Q3 Planning

This is a routine review of my progress toward my 2020 New Year’s Resolutions. I engage in this review process quarterly. You can find Q1’s review here. Summary For Q2, I give myself a C/C+: * Not a huge amount of progress on my own projects * Completed consulting