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Re:Ask HN: Tips for goal setting in 2017? by rvpolyak on Monday December 19, 2016 @07:54PM (#13216430)
Make them SMART. Be specific, make them measurable, attainable, relevant and time sensitive.
Re:Ask HN: Tips for goal setting in 2017? by Jtsummers on Monday December 19, 2016 @09:19PM (#13216864)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria

A useful guideline for both personal and professional goal setting.