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Goals Quote by Eric Butterworth

“Missing the mark is one of the ways in which we learn to hit the target.” quote by Eric Butterworth
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“Missing the mark is one of the ways in which we learn to hit the target.”

Eric Butterworth

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Living, 1975

Missing goals teaches us how to adjust and eventually succeed.

In simple terms: Failure teaches improvement.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mistakes to improve.

Themes

growth resilience learning

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports training
  • business planning
  • personal development

Key Concepts

feedback loops goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What have you learned from a missed target?
  • How can you turn failure into progress?
A Different Perspective

Repeated failure can erode confidence without proper support.

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