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# Fitzhugh Dodson

(1922–1993)   Psychologist

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Fitzhugh Dodson was a psychologist.

## Quick Facts About Fitzhugh Dodson

Born November 30, 1922

Died May 2, 1993

Profession Psychologist

## About Fitzhugh Dodson

American psychologist and writer (1924-1993)... \| Fitzhugh J. Dodson was an American clinical psychologist, lecturer and educator. He wrote several popular books including the best-selling How to Parent.

##  Quotes by Fitzhugh Dodson

> [First you write down your goal; your second job is to break down your goal into a series of steps, beginning with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fitzhugh-dodson/first-you-write-down-your-goal-your-second-job-is-to-break-down-your/)

[Fitzhugh Dodson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fitzhugh-dodson/)

[Break](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/break/)

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> [Some people, in working towards a goal, find themselves seized by inertia when it comes time for action. If this should happen…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fitzhugh-dodson/some-people-in-working-towards-a-goal-find-themselves-seized-by/)

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[Achieve](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/achieve/)

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> [Goals that are not written down are just wishes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fitzhugh-dodson/goals-that-are-not-written-down-are-just-wishes/)

[Fitzhugh Dodson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fitzhugh-dodson/)

[Achieving goals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/achieving-goals/)

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> [Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fitzhugh-dodson/without-goals-and-plans-to-reach-them-you-are-like-a-ship-that-has/)

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[Career goals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/career-goals/)

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