Cheerful Achiever Pillows

'Did we sock it to someone today, sir?'

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

A desert island with a knotted palm tree

"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."

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."

"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."

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

'Look honey! I can touch my knees!'

Teacher and students.

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.

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

"I'm thinking action roles might not really be your thing."

'The problem is you're a perfectionist. You don't always have to be totally evil. Sometimes it's OK to just be annoying.'

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?"

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

"Sorry, but if we hire someone like you, you'll quit in six months and start a rival company!"

"Timothy, success is nothing to fear."

How to get ahead and how to get further ahead.

"You can make your life any way you want it. Don't let your thoughts limit your future. It is possible to achieve your dreams!"

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

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

Physicist in restaurant.

'Do I have to spell it out for you?'

Succeed.

You are more than your job description.

"I'm feeling generous."

"My career was on the launching pad."

'Could this mean that we're finally profitable?'