Don't be vague
It's easy to have vague goals and then use them to excuse why you couldn't reach your goals.
Instead, be clear on what you want to achieve. Ensure to quantify it. For example, instead of saying "I want to increase sales this quarter", say "I want to increase sales by 22%."
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