Better than you Quote by Herb Brooks
“Let me start with issuing you a challenge: Be better than you are. Set a goal that seems unattainable, and when you reach that goal, set another one even higher.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching Address, 1980
Encourages relentless self‑improvement by setting ever‑higher goals.
In simple terms: Keep pushing beyond limits.
Set ambitious goals, then raise them.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- sports training
- career development
- personal fitness
- academic pursuits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unattainable goal motivates you?
- How will you sustain progress after achieving a milestone?
Constant escalation may cause burnout if not balanced.