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Absolutely helpful article when you boss wants you to come up with goals for the year.
Get these handy graphics from IBM dW, print those and keep it next to your cubicle.
These are as motivating as the great "jump to conclusions mat" made famous in that great movie, "Office Space" 
If you prefer a software version, here is a python script to set your goals!