“reach for the stars”
To set very high or ambitious goals for oneself and strive to achieve them, regardless of how difficult or seemingly impossible they may appear. The phrase encourages bold ambition and a refusal to limit one's aspirations. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "reach for the stars" in the video clips below.
Hear how "reach for the stars" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Boyhood, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Chris Williamson, Lex Fridman, 60 Minutes and 1 more.
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MovieBoyhood
Boyhood
“Reach for the stars. Grab a tiger by the tail”
Dance barefoot on a razor's edge … If I don't try, I'll never fail
Play at 1:40:04
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YouTubeChris Williamson429K views · 2025-10-16
How Shame-Based Motivation Backfires - Dr K HealthyGamer
“reach for the stars? How do I know that”
What do I let go of? Do I decide to … that isn't yet another mirage I'm moving
Play at 2:33:43
YouTubeLex Fridman2.3M views · 2024-07-02
Ivanka Trump: Politics, Family, Real Estate, Fashion, Music, and Life | Lex Fridman Podcast #436
“to reach for the stars, you
have to have those people.”
But in order to actually
do great big projects, … You have to constantly disrupt
Play at 1:01:24
YouTube60 Minutes143K views · 2025-11-10
The Family Farm; Collateral Damage; The Indomitable Margaret Atwood | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
“>> Reach for the stars.”
the heights. … >> Star Baron. I like it.
Play at 42:42
YouTube60 Minutes375K views · 2026-01-05
Maduro; Here Come the Humanoids; Alysa Liu | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
“>> Reach for the stars.”
We'll hit the heights. … >> Star power. I like it. Experience
Play at 42:53
YouTubeMotiversity194K views · 2024-12-06
MOTIVERSITY - BEST OF 2024 | Best Motivational Videos - Speeches Compilation 2 Hours Long
“believing Reach for the Stars everything”
what you're doing keep going keep … is always impossible until someone does
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YouTubeMotiversity255K views · 2024-08-13
TRUE BEAST MENTALITY - Best Motivational Video Speeches Compilation
“believing Reach for the Stars everything”
what you're doing keep going keep … is always impossible until someone does
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YouTubeMotiversity333K views · 2024-04-23
MOTIVERSITY - BEST OF 2024 (So Far) | Best Motivational Videos - Speeches Compilation 2 Hours Long
“believing Reach for the Stars everything”
what you're doing keep going keep … is always impossible until someone does
Play at 6:18
YouTube60 Minutes140K views · 2026-03-30
Inside the Tower; Unmanned; Wonder of the World | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
“>> Reach for the stars.”
We'll hit the heights. … >> Star power. I like it.
Play at 43:16
TV ShowIts Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia — S02E03
“We're gonna reach for the stars! We're gonna
become more successful than our parents.”
Yes! Come on. This is America!
We're gonna go for it! We're gonna work hard! … - We can shove it in their faces.
- Make 'em eat shit!
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