Athlete Quote by Fabian Cancellara
“It is exactly the unattainability, which differentiates a dream from a goal: Goals are reachable, when you fight for them. Dreams are not. Athletes shouldn't dream, but set goals for themselves and fight for them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Olympic Athletes Forum, 2018
Dreams are unattainable fantasies; goals are reachable through effort, so athletes should set goals, not just dream.
In simple terms: Dreams are fantasies; goals require effort.
Key Takeaway
Set concrete, actionable goals.
Themes
goal‑setting
achievement
athletics
Mood
determined
focused
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- training plans
- career planning
- team strategy
Key Concepts
Motivation theory
performance psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can dreams inspire realistic goals?
- What balance of dream and goal works best?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss the inspirational power of dreams.
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