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Goals Quote by Jon Acuff

“This is the first lie that perfectionism tells you about goals: Quit if it isn’t perfect.” quote by Jon Acuff — Download Open image

““This is the first lie that perfectionism tells you about goals: Quit if it isn’t perfect.””

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“The way you pass through the land of Learning is that you try a bunch of things. Fear would love for you to try…

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“There is no in-between, just two extremes. That’s the land of noble obstacles.”

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“The real tragedy of a one-hit wonder is when someone succeeds once and then never tries again. No matter your circumstances, if you want to be more awesome, you’ve got to start again. That begins in the land of Guiding when you start helping others down the paths they’re on. It continues when you return to the land of Learning…

“done, we will never work. There will always be one more amazing distraction. Our minds will do anything to avoid the challenge of focusing on something. The second you hear the word “until” pop into your mouth, spit it out like Brussels sprouts that have been served without bacon. You can always tell how gross a vegetable is by how…

“All you have to do is win more today than you did yesterday and repeat the whole thing tomorrow.”

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“In situations like that, all of your focus and energy need to be placed on the actions dial. You’ll have to dramatically increase your…

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“If you’re watching Netflix every time it’s time for you to do X, that’s a hiding place. You’re afraid to face the fear of…

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“To deal with our secret rules, we have to do three things: Identify them. Destroy them. Replace them.”

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“perfectionism is a desperate attempt to live up to impossible standards. Perfectionism will do anything to protect those impossible standards. It can’t let you find out how impossible they are, especially with the cold eye of data, so it terrifies you into thinking that you’ll be crushed by disappointment if you peer behind that curtain. Data would tell you that…

“Cut your goal in half. Choose what you’ll bomb. Make it fun if you want it done.”

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“Your emotions cloud your judgment. They form a perfect smoke screen for denial, making your path in life feel murky and confusing. In the…

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“Writers aren’t the only ones who use the first kind of noble obstacle. I know some guys who say they can’t work out until…

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I always say there are two things to be successful. The first is decide exactly what you want - set your goals - and…

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The costs of the Bush-Obama wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now estimated to run as high as $4.4 trillion - a major victory for Osama bin Laden, whose announced goal was to bankrupt America by drawing it into a trap. The 2011 military budget - almost matching that of the rest of the world combined - is higher in…

Before I debuted, it was my goal to make my debut, and afterwards, I aimed at winning champion titles on television music shows, and…

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I don't really like too much credit. I know nobody's going to believe this, but I'd rather be able to score goals and nobody…

Bradley Wright-Phillips

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Leo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Eden. Every year, you look at their numbers - score goals, assists, minutes - to see they play very well.

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“So Jace is my actual family," Kit said. "But I can't go live with him, because him and his hot girlfriend are going off…

Cassandra Clare

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The goal of spiritual practice is full recovery, and the only thing you need to recover from is a fractured sense of self.

Marianne Williamson

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Every drop of rain hits its appointed target.

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“Achieving mental harmony is one of the greatest goals and experiences in life.”

Kambiz Mostofizadeh

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I don't think about the press or the crowds or the other leaders of the race. The focus is only on myself. As soon…

Magdalena Neuner

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Too many times we flitter our energy into too many goals and in the process don't achieve much. Focus is very important in life.…

Vaishali Kasture

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Plainly, the environment must be a living one, directed by a higher intelligence, arranged by an adult who is prepared for his mission.

Maria Montessori

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