eyes on the prize
Stay focused, advance
Eyes on the prize is an exhortation to stay focused on a goal, especially when distractions or obstacles arise.
The phrase evokes an athlete or competitor keeping their gaze fixed on what they're trying to win.
It gained cultural resonance as the title of a landmark civil rights documentary series, reinforcing its association with sustained commitment to a worthy cause.
Keep your eyes on the prize and don't let the setbacks discourage you.
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- dream bigAspire to greatness
- targetObject of pursuit
- goal settingIdentifying desired outcomes
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
victory · drive · keep pushing · accomplishment · endurance · long haul · passion · steadfastness · aim · big picture · tenacity · resolve · willpower · persistence · never give up · triumph · unwavering · finish line
- body idiomsheart of gold, heart of stone, cold heart, warm heart, soft heart
- focusfocus, concentration, attention, focal point, concentrate
- motivational phrasesdream big, try harder, no excuses, overcome, improve
- Attention phrasespay attention, heads up, watch out, look out, keep an eye on
- success idiomshit the jackpot, strike gold, make it, rags to riches, come out on top
- labor songslabor songs, which side are you on, hold the fort, bread and roses, pie in the sky
eyes on the prizelose focus
Attention slips away
give up · throw in the towel · unfocused · directionless · wavering
eyes on the prizescatterbrained
Lacking mental focus
head in the clouds · all over the place · attention deficit · lose the thread · sidetracked
eyes on the prizeinstant gratification
Satisfaction without delay
short-sighted · myopic · live for today · impulsive · reckless
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