“Every goal requires a process. It cannot be accomplished on its own without planning, learning, testing and overcoming obstacles. One step must be followed by the next. Only commitment, perseverance, persistence, hard work and consistency will bring us closer to our goals.”

“At the core of every manager’s job is the requirement to make things happen toward a goal or consistent with a plan. Managers need to set goals and initiate actions to achieve them.”

Richard Boyatzis (1946) American business theorist

“Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority is the price that each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”

Vince Lombardi (1913–1970) American football player, coach, and executive

“Lasting goal achievement requires lots of time, hard work, personal sacrifice, ongoing effort, and dedication to a process that is maintained over years.”

Marshall Goldsmith (1949) American author of leadership and management literature

“I set another goal … a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. I approached everything step by step.”

Michael Jordan (1963) American retired professional basketball player and businessman

“Our plan cannot be hard and dogmatic. They must change with the times and move with the development of our country. Every year brings new compulsions, new circumstances, and with each Plan these must be taken into consideration.”

Rajiv Gandhi (1944–1991) sixth Prime Minister of India

“One must look at the next step on the path ahead, rather than the mountain in the distance, or one would never reach one's goal.”

Cassandra Clare book Clockwork Princess

“Let us be courageous in the face of life's disappointments - all the while knowing we are a step closer toward our goal as we grow in determination.”

Danny Yamashiro (1967) American radio evangelist

“The value of the goal lies in the goal itself; and therefore the goal cannot be attained unless it is pursued for its own sake.”

Arnold J. Toynbee book A Study of History

“Its not about the goal. Its about growing to become the person that can accomplish that goal.”

Anthony Robbins (1960) Author, actor, professional speaker