THINQon : On Ambition

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Joe Black (alias)

On Ambition

Latest Post: August 31, 2010 at 10:52 AM

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What is ambition and how does one (re)cultivate it? I'm speaking particularly from the point of view of one who was once ambitious in one's career and in personal growth, but then encountered severe discouragement, feels a lack of direction/purpose, and now finds oneself amidst a general sense of not knowing where one is going in life.

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Robert Percy

in "Good ambition and bad ambition"

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Jessica Rosen, Graduate student in Art History.

August 31, 2010 at 10:52 AM

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Let me first mention the discussion on How do I become dedicated which should cover most, though not all, of the "how does one (re)cultivate" ambition.
Also, Good ambition and bad ambition.

These should give a good start.
You say Joe, "one who was once ambitious in one's career and in personal growth, but then encountered severe discouragement." One should never give up on being ambitious in personal growth. I can understand being less ambitious about one's career if one feels it doesn't lead to happiness, but one should never give up on personal growth.

But ambition is not exactly dedication, though it is close. Is the dedication discussion a better place to continue this one, or are there reasons to continue it here?