<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # Hurling yourself at a goal with all your might... > Hurling yourself at a goal with all your might often produces a painful snapback. Overdoing a first workout, a first hike, or a first day on the slopes can leave a person so sore and discouraged that they never try again, which is why patience at the start protects motivation later. **Source:** [[livestreams/Building Change Through Small Daily Steps - Workbook|Building Change Through Small Daily Steps]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Hurling yourself at a goal with all your might often produces a painful snapback. Overdoing a first workout, a first hike, or a first day on the slopes can leave a person so sore and discouraged that they never try again, which is why patience at the start protects motivation later.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-hurling-yourself-goal-protects-motivation-later ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->