I always shoot for the sky, but sometimes I hit London.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Aims high but often misses the mark in a humorous way.
- In plain terms
- I aim high but sometimes miss badly.
- What can you take from it?
- High ambitions don't guarantee success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle failure?
- Is aiming high worth it?
Another view
Sometimes aiming high is still the best strategy.
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