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the ambition paradox | Isabel Hazan

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We’re told that those who are the most ambitious will become the most successful. But is this really true? This statement leaves out a fundamental aspect of ambition which will determine any ambitious individual’s outcomes: how they define success. I don’t mean defining success as conventional success vs. spiritual success or emotional success. Though I do believe mental, spiritual and emotional mastery are valid forms of measuring success and are an integral aspect of a successful life, what I’m discussing is society’s definition of success. I’m referring to success based on some of the most conventional measures we’ve been told to aspire to — money, power, influence, status, prestige, reputation. I’m not saying these are good or bad definitions of success, but for those that are conventionally described as ‘ambitious’, I think it’s safe to assume that many of their ambitions align with prosperity in these categories. I want to explore whether the type of ambition we nurture and encou

Why conventional ambition won’t get you unconventional success Ambition: the desire and determination to achieve success. — Oxford Dictionary We’re told that those who are the most ambitious will become the most successful. But is this really true? This statement leaves out a fundamental aspect of ambition which will determine any ambitious individual’s outcomes: how they define success. I don’t mean defining success as conventional success vs. spiritual success or emotional success. Though I do believe mental, spiritual and emotional mastery are valid forms of measuring success and are an int

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