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What does it mean?
Wenger expresses hope for an unbeaten season while acknowledging it is terrifyingly difficult.
In plain terms
Going unbeaten is possible but very scary.
What can you take from it?
High hopes come with high pressure.

Where it applies

  • season planning
  • goal setting

Putting it to work

  • set ambitious goals
  • prepare for pressure

Questions to consider

  • How to handle pressure?
  • Is perfection worth the risk?

Another view

Hope does not guarantee success.

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