The Power of Setting and Declaring a Goal
First publishedAug 17, 10:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 17, 14:13 UTC · 13m ago
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A 58-year-old man set a goal to run a 5-minute mile in 8 weeks and achieved it.
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A man set a goal to run a 5-minute mile in 8 weeks. He was 58 years old and had never run that fast before. He trained hard and achieved his goal.
Why it matters
This story shows that with hard work and determination, people can achieve their goals, even if they seem impossible.
In brief
- How old was the man?
- He was 58 years old.
- How long did he have to achieve his goal?
- He had 8 weeks.
- What was his goal?
- To run a 5-minute mile.
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