Aspiring Goal-setter Pillows

"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."

"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?

The Salesman

Cat with Lion reflection in mirror

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

Target your customer.

Win - win

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

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

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

Make your resolutions achievable.

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

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

"Colin kept the bar fairly low."

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

'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."

'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.'

"You used to be that ambitious."

"Obviously, I can't fly like you, but if you teach me, I can probably sing like you..."