Goal Postponer Pillows

"I haven't change my New Year's resolutions, just the year I'll do them."

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

"Approaching 10,000 steps."

"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?'

College kid rakes up his clothes on the floor in messy dorm room

"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.'

What else is there to wish for?

Football

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

'How many times have I told you not to hit the ball with your head?'

Target your customer.

Win - win

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

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

"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?"

'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 are dreaming the impossible team.'

"I'm trying to gain 10 pounds before midnight so I can keep my resolution to lose 10 pounds next year."

"Okay, you got this! Who introduced the theory of punctuated equilibrium?"

In and Out Box

"I'm running away to join the W.N.B.A."

Wall Street has a one way arrow upwards.

'Mummy, Daddy, this is Dylan. Dylan's ambition is to make conkers a recognized Olympic sport.'

"You'll find I'm highly motivated and ambitious...oh, is this your desk?"

'Unfortunately, we were a little off-target again this quarter.'

'Wow, that is a really big goal!'

'My stretch goal for this year is to get 52 weekly paychecks.'