Achieve Quote by John Wooden
“Goals should be difficult to achieve because those achieved with little effort are seldom appreciated, give little personal satisfaction, and are often not very worthwhile. There is a price to be paid for achieving anything of significance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wooden on Leadership, 1998
Hard goals are valuable; easy wins lack meaning and satisfaction.
In simple terms: Hard work yields true fulfillment.
Key Takeaway
Set challenging, meaningful goals.
Themes
effort
value
discipline
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
personal growth
sports
When to use this quote
- career planning
- skill mastery
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
Philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenging goal excites you?
- How will you maintain motivation?
A Different Perspective
Extreme difficulty may cause burnout if not balanced.
