What is ambition?
By definition, ambition is ‘a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.’ 1 or ‘to seek after earnestly; aspire to.’ 2
A lot of people associate ambition as perhaps a slightly distasteful habit as it can bring out an aggressive side of our nature – at least that can be our fear. In the world of business that is considered a good thing, a desirable trait for those that want to ‘get ahead’. But, ‘get ahead’ of what? The rest of us losers!?! I think not. I think we have been fed a story, a story that would have us believe that it is important to climb over people, including ourselves, in order to achieve the great heights of fame, iconicism and business success – commonly referenced by peer recognition and measured by fiscal wealth. [Read more…]