This week's plan
Sized to your 8 hrs/week. Each task explains why it matters and which path it moves the needle for.
Pace check
A weekly checkpoint helps you stay on track without burning out.
Total tasks
6
Completed
0
Remaining time
10.0 hrs
Plan total
10.0 hrs
This week's action plan
0 of 6 tasks complete · pace yourself, ~10.0 hrs total
Finish Google Data Analytics Module 3
Skill buildinghigh impact180 minApr 29, 2026Cover the SQL fundamentals lessons + complete the graded quiz.
Why it matters: Closes your biggest skill gap and lifts your fit score on three data-related career paths.
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Ship a SQL portfolio mini-project
Portfoliohigh impact240 minMay 3, 2026Use a public dataset to answer one business question and publish the notebook + write-up.
Why it matters: One concrete artifact does more for analyst applications than five generic certificates.
Linked to Data Analyst
Update LinkedIn headline + about section
Resume / Profilemedium impact45 minApr 28, 2026Reframe headline around analytics + ops. Add a one-paragraph about section anchored on outcomes.
Why it matters: Recruiters search by keywords; the right headline triples profile views in your target roles.
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Send 3 coffee chat requests
Networkingmedium impact30 minApr 30, 2026Pick 3 working analysts in Austin or remote and send personalized 4-line messages.
Why it matters: Most early-career analyst hires come through a warm intro, not a cold application.
Linked to Data Analyst
Apply to 2 carefully chosen analyst roles
Applicationshigh impact90 minMay 2, 2026Tailor the resume bullets and the cover note specifically for each role.
Why it matters: Targeted apps convert at 5–10x the rate of bulk apps.
Linked to Data Analyst
Sunday 15-minute reflection
Reflectionlow impact15 minMay 4, 2026Write 5 sentences: what worked, what stalled, what's the single most important thing for next week.
Why it matters: A weekly checkpoint prevents drift, especially with limited 8 hrs/week of focus time.
Reflection prompts
Spend 15 minutes on Sunday answering one or two of these.
- ?What single move this week moved my fit score most?
- ?What stalled — and what would unstick it next week?
- ?Which task should I cut next week to protect my energy?
- ?What would my future self thank me for prioritizing?