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“Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk.” quote by JC Penney
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“Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk.”

JC Penney

About This Quote

Goals transform ordinary workers into historic figures; lack of goals reduces them to routine roles.

In simple terms: Goals make history; none keep you ordinary.

Key Takeaway

Set clear objectives.

Themes

motivation goal-setting history career identity

Mood

inspirational pensive practical

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When to use this quote

  • business leadership
  • personal development
  • team building

Key Concepts

purpose achievement legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a meaningful goal?
  • How do you measure impact?
A Different Perspective

Goals alone don’t guarantee success.

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