Done Quote by Jack Welch
“Stretch targets energize. We have found that by reaching for what appears to be the impossible, we often actually do the impossible; and even when we don't quite make it, we inevitably wind up doing much better than we would have done.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: GE Annual Meeting, 2005
Aiming for seemingly impossible goals pushes performance beyond expectations, even if the exact target isn’t met.
In simple terms: Setting high goals drives better results.
Key Takeaway
Set bold goals.
Themes
ambition
performance
leadership
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- personal development
- team projects
Key Concepts
goal setting
psychology of motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What impossible goal could you set today?
- How do you measure progress toward lofty targets?
A Different Perspective
Success may still require realistic planning.
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