Prize Quote by Neal Shusterman
““... "Keep your eyes on the prize," although I think he should have also said "Go after the prize," too; and maybe that's why prizes ever came his way, because all he ever did was look at them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Unwanteds” series, 2011
Focusing only on the goal without action leads to missed opportunities; both vision and pursuit are needed.
In simple terms: Dreams require both seeing and chasing.
Key Takeaway
Balance vision with proactive effort.
Themes
goal
action
motivation
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business planning
- sports training
- creative projects
- personal development
Key Concepts
psychology
goal‑setting
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take today toward your prize?
- How do you avoid becoming a passive observer?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on vision can cause procrastination if not paired with steps.
![“I'll say this, and it'll sound like bullshit, but it's not: I don't really pay attention to this stuff [Man Booker Prize] very much. I think part of it is I can see myself wondering who's doing what and getting jealous, and none of that's healthy for me. So I just don't really.” quote by Paul Beatty](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/830/paul-beatty-6684_attention_i-ll-say-this-and-it-ll-sound-like-bulls_289719.jpg)
![“It's impressive that a man [Dalai Lama], on the day after his Nobel Prize was announced, in October, 1989, said to me, "I really wonder if my efforts are enough?" Most of us, if we just won the Nobel Prize, would think this is vindication, or at last there's a chance for Tibet. He's the rare…” quote by Pico Iyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b68/pico-iyer-1252_chance_it-s-impressive-that-a-man-dalai-lama-on_1766880.jpg)
