Goal Quote by Spencer W. Kimball
“Now is the time to set your life's goals. Now is the time to set your standards firmly and then hold to them throughout your life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
Emphasizes the urgency of defining personal goals and standards early and maintaining them consistently throughout life.
In simple terms: Set and keep your goals and standards now.
Key Takeaway
Commit to clear goals and standards.
Themes
goal setting
personal responsibility
consistency
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationship building
- financial budgeting
- health habits
Key Concepts
self-discipline
long‑term vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards will you define today?
- How will you adapt them as life changes?
A Different Perspective
Life circumstances may shift, making earlier standards harder to uphold.
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