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It is necessary to prepare and to plan so that we don’t fritter away our lives. Without a goal, there can be no real success. One of the best definitions of success I have ever heard goes something like this: success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. Someone has said the trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never cross the goal line.
Thomas S. Monson
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What this quote means

Setting clear goals is essential for achieving success in life.

This quote emphasizes the importance of having defined goals in our lives. Without specific aims, we can drift aimlessly without achieving meaningful success. It suggests that success is not just about a destination but is a continuous journey towards ideals that we value, indicating that progress towards these goals is in itself a significant achievement.

Themes

GoalsSuccessPlanningProgressIdeals

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech to college graduates, reminding them to set clear goals for their future.

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