A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his… — Walt Disney · Smartyfair

A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there.

Walt Disney1901–1966 · animator · 1900s USAWalt Disney was an American animator and entrepreneur who created Mickey Mouse and built one of the world's most famous entertainment companies.6 quotes

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Pick a goal early, then put everything you have into it.

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How sure this is: 85% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
What turned up: Walt Disney, Magician of the Movies (1966) by Bob Thomas, p. 116 -- biographer's direct interviews.
Work: Walt Disney, Magician of the Movies by Bob Thomas
Occasion: 1966
Sources checked: en.wikiquote.orgChecked using claude-sonnet-5, 21 August 2026Wikiquote sourced entry, Bob Thomas biography p.116

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