August 31:

"Goal setting is like concentrating the sun’s diffused light with a magnifying glass to create a force powerful enough to start a fire. Goals are the manifestation of creative imagination and independent will. It’s the practicality of “eating our elephants one bite at a time,” of translating vision into achievable, actionable doing. It’s a common denominator of successful individuals and organizations."—Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, pages 91–92