Quotes about Goals

“Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” ~ Paul Brandt

“Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It’s our goal in life to find it and keep it lit.” ~ Mary Lou Retton

“If what you are doing is not moving you towards your goals, then it’s moving you away from your goals.” ~ Brian Tracy

“My experience indicates that most people who’ve accumulated a great deal of wealth haven’t had that as their goal at all. Wealth is only a by-product, not the original motivation.” ~ Michael Milken

“I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I demand of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.” ~ Napoleon Hill

“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.” ~ Napoleon Hill

“One of my goals is to inspire people to be all that they can be and, hopefully, be a good example and teach some useful, interesting principles. Perhaps I can be the key that turns on the engine in their life, and then they can take their car where they want.” ~ Mark Victor Hansen

“I’m a big believer in growth. Life is not about achievement, it’s about learning and growth, and developing qualities like compassion, patience, perseverance, love, and joy, and so forth. And so if that is the case, then I think our goals should include something which stretches us.” ~ Jack Canfield

“There are only two words that will always lead you to success. Those words are yes and no. Undoubtedly, you’ve mastered saying yes. So start practicing saying no. Your goals depend on it!” ~ Jack Canfield

“Fear melts when you take action towards a goal you really want.” ~ Robert G Allen

“Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity.” ~ Louis Pasteur

“The reason most goals are not achieved is that we spend our time doing second things first.” ~ Robert McKain

“As long as you’re going to think anyway, think big.” ~ Donald Trump

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” ~ Michael Jordan

“All you have to do is know where you’re going. The answers will come to you of their own accord.” ~ Earl Nightingale

“A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.” ~ Anonymous

“A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which is worth achieving.” ~ Ayn Rand

“If you’re bored with life — you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things — you don’t have enough goals.” ~ Lou Holtz

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” ~ Mario Andretti

“If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?” ~ Joe Namath