Ambition is Neutral

Ambition is at the very core of success and extraordinary achievement. Unlike greed, it’s a powerful, creative and constructive force. – Jim Rohn

Some people view ambition in a negative light.

They’ve seen people who are corrupt, unkind, or even criminal, who were “ambitious.”

But that’s not what ambition is about.

There are plenty of people who are moral, kind, and lawful, and ambitious.

They are driven and goal-centric, using their human talents for good.

Just like money is neutral, taking on only what we ascribe to it, so is ambition.

Be ambitious.

Be good.

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