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Re: Poll: Reasonable and achievable, or shooting for the stars?

As a mentor and professional innovator, I say there has to be a combination of both. It's all about risk vs. reward, innovation vs. stagnation, and being able to measure or recognize your base (which changes every year with team demographics). So:

1. Establish your base as quickly as possible...build on what you know and at least don't start with re-inventing the wheel. This should establish the worst you will do this season.
2. Aim higher. Growth requires struggle. BUT, make sure your aim is scalable meaning it can fall back to your base or go even higher. Your aim is the best you will do.
3. Allow yourself to grow during competition season.
4. If you are lucky enough to have a year-round program...keep going as if you are still competing after champs, finishing all those things you wanted to do at the beginning of the season, or new things you witnessed during the season.
5. GoTo #1 - Start next season at a higher base.


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