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Think of your goals as living, breathing organisms — they can change as needed. Occasionally, you’ll set a goal and then go out and achieve it sooner than you anticipated, or you may encounter obstacles (such as injuries or bad weather) that force you to adjust your goals.

Successful athletes adjust their goals when they need to, and they don’t apologize for it. They realize that they aren’t perfect and that life and the season or off-season can be unpredictable. You need flexibility, not rigidity. Athletes who have rigid muscles do not perform as well, just as athletes with rigid mindsets do not accomplish their goals as quickly or as frequently.

Adjusting your goals doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it just means you’re changing the course slightly or changing the timeline. Although having to adjust your goals can be frustrating, it’s a natural part of success in athletics and life.