Teams want to be set challenging goals

The transcript narrates the journey of the Sea Gods, a dragon boat team that started as a fun group but gradually aimed for competitive success. Initially, they participated in lower-ranked competitions, but over time, they set aggressive goals and hired a coach to improve their performance. Despite initial setbacks, the team focused on technique and training, leading to a significant victory. The experience highlighted the importance of setting challenging goals to inspire and motivate team members.

What was the initial focus of the Sea Gods dragon boat team?

• Training rigorously

• Having fun and socializing

• Competing internationally

• Winning competitions

What challenge did the team face when aiming to compete in the mixed category?

• Lack of team members

• Inability to match other teams' training intensity

• Financial constraints

• Weather conditions

How did the team prepare for the major competition?

• By focusing on social activities

• By changing their team members

• By hiring a coach and practicing intensively

• By reducing their training sessions

What was the outcome of the team's efforts in the major competition?

• They won by a significant margin

• They lost by a large margin

• They were disqualified

• They tied with another team

What lesson did the team learn from their experience?

• Challenging goals can inspire greater effort

• Training less frequently yields better results

• Setting easy goals is more effective

• Socializing is more important than winning