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“I would encourage you to set really high goals. Set goals that, when you set them, you think they're impossible. But then every day you can work towards them, and anything is possible, so keep working hard and follow your dreams.” quote by Katie Ledecky
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“I would encourage you to set really high goals. Set goals that, when you set them, you think they're impossible. But then every day you can work towards them, and anything is possible, so keep working hard and follow your dreams.”

Katie Ledecky

About This Quote

Source Interview: ESPN, 2023

Setting extremely ambitious goals stretches belief and fuels daily effort, making the seemingly impossible attainable through perseverance.

In simple terms: Aim high to push limits.

Key Takeaway

Dream big, work daily.

Themes

ambition perseverance dreams

Mood

inspired determined

Type

motivational advisory

When to use this quote

  • sports training
  • career planning
  • personal development
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

goal setting self‑efficacy growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impossible‑seeming goal excites you?
  • How can you measure progress without discouragement?
A Different Perspective

High goals can cause burnout if not balanced with realistic milestones.

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