Aspiring Goal-setter Gifts

"I do hope this doesn't affect my life plan."

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

"Approaching 10,000 steps."

'I don't like heights...maybe that's why I've had so many low points in my life.'

"Class of 2008, never let the excuse 'I can't find my pants' stand in the way of your dreams."

'You just don't know when to give up, do you?'

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

"This could be the year someone actually goes up there."

"Be careful what you wish for, Bob, because you just might get it. And if it happens to be what I was wishing for, things could get pretty ugly around here."

'One of the new targets is targeting which targets we're meant to target.'

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

What else is there to wish for?

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".

Cat with Lion reflection in mirror

The Salesman

'I try not to think big too often or I get terrible headaches.'

Target your customer.

"How can you have a meteoric rise to the top in a one-story building?"

"I want to make it before I hit thirty."

Win - win

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

Make your resolutions achievable.

"Colin kept the bar fairly low."

'It could have been worse...she might have chosen banking.'

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

"Maybe I'm aiming too high...maybe 'saving for a cool car' is too hard."

'What can you wish for?!... Oh, I don't know... Infinite wealth, beautiful women throwing themselves at your feet, fame and admiration, perhaps?... But, don't let me influence you.'

"My daughter tells me you want to become a doctor."

"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."

"Do you ever feel like you were meant for something else?"

'Long term I want student achievement to increase. Short time I want a cup of coffee and a biscotti.'

The probability of an event occurring is inversely proportional to its desirability.

'OK. Lose weight, stop smoking, get fit, get a better job, spend more time with the kids, cut back on the booze, be better with money and buy a speed boat.'

'Hey guys?. . . Help us think what Dale could do for his '15 minutes of fame.''

"You used to be that ambitious."