“If I'd had some set idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago?” IfsThinkingInspirationalYearsIdeasGoalLeadershipLinesYears AgoSetting GoalsFinish Line Author:Bill Gates
“When I started swimming again two years ago, it felt like I was starting from scratch. My mind-set was [to tell myself that] every time I swam, it was going to get easier-and it did. When you're working toward a fitness goal, you just need to start. It's not going to be pretty, your body is going to scream at you, but each time you'll get better.” NeedsYearsMindTwoBodyFeltGoalEasierYears AgoStartingYour BodyGet BetterTwo YearsSwimmingScreamScratchesMind SetTwo Years AgoFitness Goal Author:Janet Evans
“My agent said to me five years ago, 'Hugh, I can see one day you... if I had to plan a goal for you, it's for you to have the kind of career that Sinatra had.'” IfsYearsKindSaidI CanGoalCareersFivePlansOne DayYears AgoAgentsFive Years Author:Hugh Jackman
“It's always been Apple's goal to ship something we were proud of and something people would be proud to own, and I think that's still true from thirty years ago.” PeopleThinkingYearsStillsWould BeGoalProudYears AgoShipsThirtyApplesBe ProudThirty Years Author:Michael Scott
“Sometimes it's hard to take everyday concerns seriously when you think about vanished ecosystems that existed 300 million years ago and were eradicated by giant explosions. My goals haven't changed, because my goal has always been to save the world!” ThinkingWorldYearsSometimesHardGoalMillionsHavensChangedConcernYears AgoEverydayGiantsExplosionsSave The WorldEcosystems Author:Annalee Newitz
“We agree with that goal [to secure our border] and will be working with [Donald Trump] to finance on construction of the physical barrier, including the wall on the southern border. The law is already on the books. I voted for it, like, ten years ago, but nothing has gotten done and now we have a president who actually wants to secure the border and we are all in favor of doing that.” WantYearsBookDoneLawGoalPresidentWallTrumpTenYears AgoAgreeIncludingFavorsFinanceSecureBordersBarriersSouthernConstruction Author:Paul Ryan
“I always dedicate my goals to my mum. I lost her a couple of years ago. She was my biggest supporter and is always with me.” YearsLostGoalCoupleYears AgoMumSupporter Author:Frank Lampard
“A few years ago my goal was to try and get the goddamned album made, which put me in a real bad frame of mind.” TryingYearsMindMadeRealGoalYears AgoAlbumsFrame Of Mind Author:Kylie Minogue
“Ten years ago I said, you know, my goal is to be able to get food on the table. What I'm trying to say by that is trying to create a vibrant, capable and effective middle class. The quicker and stronger that we can be able to do this, the easier it is for political reform to move forward.” KnowsTryingYearsSaidAbleMovingPoliticalGoalClassMiddleEasierTenCapableYears AgoStrongerTablesMoving ForwardReformMiddle ClassPolitical Reform Author:Abdallah II
“Two or three years ago, every game I want to score. And after I score a goal I have a spark and I'm so happy I want more. Now I'mkind of different. I'm not saying I lost my spark - I still have it - but I don't chase the goal as much as I used to. I'm playing for the team andI still know I can score, but it's different than two or three years back.Look at great teams like Detroit a couple of years ago; they winthe Stanley Cup and guys only score 25 goals, nobody has a really big season. You have to play defense, that's how you win.” KnowsWantYearsLooksStillsI CanTwoDifferentPlayBigsUsedGuyThreeGamesWinningLostGoalTeamCoupleYears AgoSeasonsDefenseCupsScoreHockeySparksThree YearsDetroitStanleyGreat TeamStanley Cup Author:Peter Bondra