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I had a patient with a surgically repaired shoulder ask me the other day, "Do you think I will be able to swim by the summer?" I replied that I would work hard to help her achieve her goal, and that I was very happy that she asked me that question. I love to know what is motivating my patients to get their function back. When I got home from work that night, I had a message in my inbox with the above picture attached. The accompanying note said "Thanks for helping me set a goal." I thought the picture was pretty cool so I decided to share it. But it also made me think of a couple of relevant quotes about plans and goals:
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -- Antoine de Saint Exupery
"If you don't know where you are going, then any road will get you there." -- Lewis Carroll
My swimming friend knew what her plan was........to get better. But once she articulated a goal, then her plan had a real purpose.
What is your goal?
Hi Jim! Good post! I ran a 10K yesterday. First time running more than 5 miles in 17 years! It felt great so I am thinking of doing a half marathon... we will see... fun to set goals though!
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog! Hope you and the fam are great! Leslie, aka Greg's sis : )