Goals Quote by Edwin Land
“Do not undertake the program unless the goal is manifestly important and its achievement nearly impossible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Innovation, 1970
Only start projects when the goal is crucial and the challenge is extreme, ensuring high motivation and breakthrough potential.
In simple terms: Begin only if the goal is vital and very hard.
Key Takeaway
Pursue only vital, hard goals.
Themes
motivation
risk
innovation
Mood
determined
serious
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- research projects
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
Goal significance
hardship
breakthrough
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the goal truly essential?
- Can you handle near‑impossible difficulty?
A Different Perspective
If the goal is too easy, effort may wane and results mediocre.
