REASONS

GET A TARGET

The foot-ballers have a Goal Post
Those who run have a FINISH LINE
The basket-ballers have a NET 
They don't play aimlessly, 

Have a mission!
 DO NOT leave this year to run itself by saying: 'what will be will be', as this position will only make you an idle tool for others to use.
Set something that you will want to look back on at the end of 2017 and smile, Pat yourself and say: 'WELL-DONE'.

Take a look at the sea, as wide and deep has its shore. 
And so, your target should have boundary & time frame for the sake of Discipline and Performance measurement.