Can One Learn to Be Ambitious? Some Say Yes, Some Say No

in life •  3 years ago 

Some people say that ambition can be learned and others disagree. Whether ambition is good or bad is a matter of what you make of it. People who have healthy ambition can control the blind forces of their desire to achieve their goals and achieve their ideals without burning themselves or others. Those who have a humility that is both humble and centered in their own self will have the most complete understanding of ambition and will be more successful.


Some cultures frown on outward ambition and may discourage it. However, ambition can be nurtured. "You can always learn to be ambitious if you set your goals high," says Sam Griffiths, managing director of Tokyo recruitment firm Ambition Group. In Japan, the government once guaranteed a lifelong job but has since changed to a more open economy. People in China can now jump from one job to another and pursue their dreams.

But, is ambition something that can be taught? Some people believe so, but others disagree. In the Western world, unconcealed ambition is generally applauded. In Asia, some cultures suppress the outside appearance of ambition - a famous Japanese proverb describes this. Regardless of how you look at it, you can learn to be ambitious. But it's important to know where you want to reach. You need to set goals that challenge you beyond your current abilities. If you set goals too high, you might get bored and never reach your potential.

The study was designed to define ambition and why people have ambition. The results revealed that the motivation to pursue dreams is often motivated by achievements and status. It was also found that people who have ambition report higher levels of happiness than those who are less ambitious. But unfortunately, most people do not attain their goals due to bad luck and poor judgment. If you want to have success, you must be ambitious.

The study, conducted in 2012, found that the reasons why people have ambition are a mix of personal and professional goals. In some cases, ambition is a sign of success, while in others, it is a sign of failure. It is possible to learn to be ambitious, but it is not easy. You need to be patient and persevere. If you are not patient, you will end up disappointed.

The study also found that ambition is a innate trait. In the case of children, it is a skill learned. As with anything, the more you grow, the more you learn. A person can be ambitious without being too ambitious. If they are ambitious, they will grow into a more confident person. But if they are not ambitious, they won't grow up.

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