Aspiring Achievers Mugs

'It's okay that you missed the bullseye. What's important is that you always aimed high.'

A push in the right direction: 50c.

'Wow! -- that's the biggest speed bump I've ever seen!'

"Baldo, have you given any thought to your future?"

"So Teddy's peaked too soon again" "Cut him some slack Chet, he's got a headache!"

'I'm going to fire my life coach - he has a losing record.'

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

U of Debt

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

What else is there to wish for?

'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."

'Congratulations, you graduated.'

GCSEs

Caged Businessman

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

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

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

'I told you hard work would pay off in the third grade, Cate...You've had three job offers.'

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

Pipe Smoker of the Year Awards.

'When I grow up I want to join the SWAT team!'

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

"Why can't you be more like little Hester Prynne? She's getting straight A's."

'Being a brilliant,inspiring teacher is NOT adequate, Hackwell....'

"I'm afraid these grades aren't giving me a very satisfying vicarious life."

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

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.'

Well, wish me luck. Mom and dad can handle an 'A' and two 'B's, but I've REAL-L-L-L-Y got to spin the 'D' in math!

'If you are not careful, son, you will be mathematically eliminated from all of the Ivy League schools.'

One day, he hoped to hit the big time.

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

"Great! I've finally mastered all my competencies and my teachers still have most of their hair."

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