Teams want to be set challenging goals

The transcript narrates the journey of the Sea Gods dragon boat team, which started as a fun group but gradually aimed for competitive success. Initially, the team enjoyed casual paddling and socializing. Over time, they realized the need for improvement to retain members. They set aggressive goals, hired a coach, and increased training intensity. Despite initial setbacks, their hard work paid off, leading to a significant victory. The experience highlighted the importance of challenging goals and structured support in motivating team members.

What motivated the team to improve each year?

Describe the challenge laid down by the speaker regarding the mixed category competition.

What was the outcome of the race where the team came sixth out of seven?

How did the team manage to win by a decent margin on the day of the competition?

What lesson did the speaker learn about pushing team members towards aggressive goals?