Aspiring Achiever Gifts

'My backpack would be lighter if I weren't carrying all my parents hopes and dreams.'

One day, he hoped to hit the big time.

What else is there to wish for?

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

"It's beginning to appear as if I'll never have greatness thrust upon me."

"I can't work on the McDowell file. I have motivational tapes to finish!"

"He's been like that for hours."

"When I grow up, I want to be a role model and show kids how I overcame obstacles to achieve success!"

How to get ahead and how to get further ahead.

'It's true that a college degree might render you overqualified for your present position, but it's a chance I'd take.'

'There are just two things separating me from the history books. . . opportunity and ability.'

"You can achieve anything if you put you mind to it."

"My advice is to set goals you can reach."

New Year's Resolution

'Another football scholarship offer?'

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

"I have a recurring nightmare that I've taken a test, and the professor won't give me an 'A'."

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

'I can't believe I didn't get that promotion. So many people have passed me by I feel like a road sign on the highway to success.'

"Today we are going to find out if you can that leap."

Caged Businessman

"One day, I'll be the first woman!"

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

"I really love school. There's only one problem. I think not having a college degree is holding me back."

"You know, there's a corporate elevator."

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

Learn to play the violin in one weekend - 'This isn't working! It's Saturday evening already and I've only got as far as holding it properly...'

'I was speeding right along toward my goal of moving up from middle management, when a cost-cutting measure overtook me!'

A push in the right direction: 50c.

Do you mind if my mother joins our little business dinner ? You know what it's like, I don't want people from the office to think I'm sleeping my way to the top.

'We can't find a pond small enough where you'd be a big fish.'

"Trying to get new business is killing me..."

"I know by outward standard I'm successful, but a voice inside my head keeps saying, 'Where's your private plane?"

"And, of course, if I were to get the job and start feeling comfortable here I'd no longer need the security blanket."

Charlie's medical advice always went in one ear and out the other.