[Well maybe you shouldn't worship Sigmund, but...

...Wait everyone should worship Sigmund. Just don't be in love with him and you're safe.]

'Make your best effort'... you and Lord Sigmund taught me that. If the goal is never achieved, it just means you always have a reason to keep trying. Saying "become as strong as you possibly can" is too vague, and gives you a convenient excuse to give up whenever you want.