Too low they build who build beneath the stars.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Setting your goals low ensures you will never reach greatness.
- In plain terms
- If you build low, you will not reach high.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim high in your goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are my goals too small?
- Do I limit my own potential?
Another view
Sometimes aiming too high leads to unnecessary failure.
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