Crazy things Quote by Ruth Soukup
““Holtz ended up writing down a list of 107 things in five different categories — things he wanted to achieve as a husband, things he wanted to do spiritually, things he wanted to achieve professionally, things he wanted to achieve financially, and things he wanted to do personally. Holtz’s list included some pretty audacious goals, such as becoming the Notre Dame football coach, meeting the president of the United States, landing on an aircraft carrier, and appearing on The Tonight Show — crazy things that would have caused most people to laugh at him for even considering. But guess what? Not only did Lou Holtz become the head football coach at Notre Dame, but he also led his team to a national championship. Among other things, he enjoyed dinner with Ronald Reagan at the White House, was a guest on The Tonight Show, met the pope, shot not one but two holes in one at golf, jumped out of an airplane, went on a safari in Africa, and, yes, he even landed on an aircraft carrier. To date, Lou Holtz has crossed off 102 of his 107 lifetime goals.9””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Goal Setting, 2015
Listing diverse, bold goals across life areas fuels ambition and leads to extraordinary achievements when pursued persistently.
In simple terms: Write big goals in many life parts; pursue them.
Key Takeaway
Create a detailed, varied goal list.
Themes
ambition
goal setting
achievement
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- spiritual growth
- financial planning
- personal challenges
- adventure pursuits
Key Concepts
personal development
visionary planning
Questions to Reflect On
- Which goals truly align with your values?
- How will you balance effort across categories?
A Different Perspective
Overly ambitious lists can cause burnout if not prioritized.
