Goal-scoring Machine Gifts

'We need you to get onto those high balls coming over'

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

"Approaching 10,000 steps."

Reach for the Star.

'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."

'Sure beats your cupping your ear!'

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

"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.'

Bullseye!

What else is there to wish for?

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

Cat with Lion reflection in mirror

The Salesman

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".

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

Upward Progress

Target your customer.

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

Win - win

'Now this is exactly what I was referring to when I talked about 'scope creep'.'

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

"Colin kept the bar fairly low."

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

'Oi, nobody gives me a kiss.'

"I never dreamed I'd ever enjoy watching my figure this much."

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

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

Tenacity trumps everything!

Five Ideas For Success: Always finish what you. . .

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

"I'm glad you felt able to get that off your chest...now could we discuss next year's targets?"

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