Goals Quote by Kenny Moore
““When he talked with us about goals and hopes, he asked us, though never in so many words, to balance the hunger that is in all runners with some grasp of what our predecessors had achieved. The thing was not to blindly disregard limits but to understand the odds, even as one refused to accept them. He asked us, then, to leave open a tiny window of possibility. "If you go out to race," he said, "and know you'll lose, there's no probability involved. You'll lose. But if you go out knowing you will never give up, you'll still lose most of the time, but you'll be in the best position to kick from on that rare day when everything breaks right.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching talk, date unknown
Balancing ambition with realistic expectations, staying resilient despite likely loss, and keeping a small chance for breakthrough
In simple terms: Aim high but stay realistic, never quit, keep hope for rare success
Key Takeaway
Never give up, stay prepared for the unlikely win
Themes
ambition
resilience
expectations
probability
hope
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marathon training
- career planning
- personal development
- team leadership
Key Concepts
Sports psychology
risk assessment
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do you set for yourself?
- How do you maintain hope when odds are low?
A Different Perspective
Even with perseverance, many efforts still fail; success is not guaranteed
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