Sometimes you dance with a partner, and sometimes you dance alone. But the important thing is to keep dancing.
Jack CanfieldRead
When Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bruce Jenner asked a roomful of Olympic hopefuls if they had a list of written goals, every one raised their hands. When he asked how many of them had that list with them right that moment, only one person raised their hand. That person was Dan O'Brien. And it was Dan O'Brien who went on to win the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Don't underestimate the power of setting goals and constantly reviewing them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Setting and reviewing goals is crucial for success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of not only setting goals but also having them readily accessible and reviewing them regularly. Jack Canfield illustrates this point by sharing the story of Olympic athletes, highlighting how Dan O'Brien’s commitment to having a written goal list contributed significantly to his accomplishment of winning a gold medal.
Themes
GoalsSuccessMotivationPlanningAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a conference.
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