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Completion Quote by Neal Shusterman

“...always been a goal-oriented girl. it was both her strength and her weakness. She had a drive to completion that always gets things done, but it also made her inflexible, and stubborn."-- Everlost” quote by Neal Shusterman
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““...always been a goal-oriented girl. it was both her strength and her weakness. She had a drive to completion that always gets things done, but it also made her inflexible, and stubborn."-- Everlost””

Neal Shusterman

About This Quote

Source Book: Everlost by Neal Shusterman, 2009

A strong focus on goals can be both a powerful asset and a source of rigidity, limiting adaptability.

In simple terms: Goal focus can be strength and weakness.

Key Takeaway

Balance drive with flexibility.

Themes

goal orientation strength weakness flexibility stubbornness

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • personal relationships
  • career planning
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

psychology personal development motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you maintain drive while staying adaptable?
  • When does persistence become stubbornness?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on goals may hinder creativity and responsiveness to change.

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