Ambition is the strong desire to achieve something. It is an eagerness to direct our experiences in a certain direction. We wish to acquire specific things, to have people think of us in certain ways. We wish to control the outcome.
Key Concepts: compulsion, contentment, control, determination, drive, fame, goal, greed, resolve, success
Archetypes: the achiever, arrow, eggplant, the fall, goat, gorgon, heron, hollyhock, nasturtium, the office, rat, serpent, social climber, sparrow, tangerine
Ambition is a strong desire or eagerness to shift our own experience in a certain direction. We wish to acquire specific things, to have people think of us in certain ways and we wish to control the outcome. We just really want something. And people are not the only things with strong desire, for corporations, […]
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Amirrezvani, Anita (2012), Equal of the Sun A historical fiction novel set in 16th Century Iran, it is a political novel focusing on a princess who is smart and capable whose father the Shah dies without naming an heir. Narrated by a eunuch who assists the princess, the story tells of political intrigue and gender
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Source of Our Ambitions And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto to her husband with her; and he did
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A code of honor is a set of principles that guide one’s conduct and way of life. To live by a code of honor implies deeply held beliefs in an idea greater than oneself. Purpose: Why Have a Code of Honor A code is a set of ideals, an aspirational list of qualities and traits
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Fame, the mania disease of our time Do you want fame? We all want to be liked. Greater status will get us attention. Power will get us what we want. Wealth will take away inconvenience. Or so we all seem to think. And these desires have gone on for all of human history, but now,
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Ambition Creating Happiness Could you be happy without money? Would having a lot of money make you happier? What do you push yourself to do and why? What are the basic requirements for you to feel good about your life? Do you think you are more or less content that other people? What things did
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The Fire archetype is important to our culture. Part of every mythological and religious tradition. It represents life and death, ambition and comfort.
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5 Truths of Self-Excellence Self-satisfaction is not possible unless you pay attention to the needs of others. We have a duty to help people, places and ideas grow. Your obligations in this world lead you to your true self (calling). Fulfilling your duties will build the skills for your true work. Then your satisfaction will
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Your intentions are who you are. Become more conscious of yourself , and find greater happiness. These Intention Affirmations will help you refocus.
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What is intuitive leadership? Intuitive Leadership is the trait of understanding how to evaluate a given situation quickly and making a firm decision to respond. Leaders are able to do this because they have the experience (through both education and practical situations) that has contributed to a stockpile of wisdom. Intuition is made stronger by
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