Art Quote by Greg Norman
“Setting goals for your game is an art. The trick is in setting them at the right level - neither too low nor too high. A good goal should be lofty enough to inspire hard work, yet realistic enough to provide solid hope of attainment.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Golf strategy guide, 2005
Goals should be challenging enough to motivate but realistic enough to be attainable.
In simple terms: Set balanced, motivating goals.
Key Takeaway
Aim for goals that inspire yet are reachable.
Themes
goal-setting
motivation
balance
Mood
focused
determined
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- sports training
- career planning
- personal development
Key Concepts
Performance psychology
goal theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine the right difficulty?
- What signs show a goal is too easy or hard?
A Different Perspective
Too high goals can cause burnout; too low goals cause stagnation.
![“We heard the roar [for Nicklaus] on 15 and then another and another.By that time, Nicky [Price] and I were back there with about 50 people following us. So I said to Nicky, "Let's do something to wake these people up."” quote by Greg Norman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa6/greg-norman-11856_golf_we-heard-the-roar-for-nicklaus-on-15-and_74901.jpg)
