AMBITIOUS
WHY IT MATTERS
Without dreaming big nothing of significance will ever happen to a person or an organization. It is those with ambition who change the world, not those who are content with just being “average.” Breakthroughs don’t come until someone is willing to take a risk, do something different, and break the status quo. Leaders that are ambitious have the motivation to push themselves and others to the very edge of their possibilities and beliefs. They drive themselves to go higher and farther than others have gone. They believe they can attain what others have rarely attained. Leaders that aren’t ambitious won’t ever provoke themselves or others to surpass the limitations of their own capabilities and expectations.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Leaders that are ambitious take things to places others never could. They see the world differently than other people do. They see the world as a place of endless possibilities, instead of a place of endless obstacles. They believe they can do anything. They never settle for less than they feel they can achieve. They are driven to leave their mark and be remembered. The idea of just being “good enough” never enters their mind.
Leaders that are ambitious create opportunities instead of waiting for opportunities to come to them. They don’t sit around hoping for good things to happen. They plan for success, and make their own luck. They find opportunities to make a real difference. They believe the only person that will pave the road to their success is them self.
Leaders that are ambitious qualify for new opportunities instead of thinking they are good enough as they are. They invest in their own development. They know you can’t fake competence, no matter how good you may be. Instead of looking like the best, they become the best. They know competence is the key to opening the doors of their future. They go farther because they work harder.
Leaders that are ambitious know what they want. They set their focus on fixed goals and targets and determine to not let anything get in the way of attaining them. They take their hopes out of the clouds and make them real, actionable, and concrete.
Leaders that are ambitious naturally build ambition in others. Their energy is contagious. Because of their influence other people begin to believe what was once impossible might actually be possible. They lift everyone around them through their influence. Others are drawn to them because of their aspiration to accomplish great things.
Leaders that are ambitious aren’t blinded by their ambition. They recognize reality, but use their ambition to bend reality to their advantage. They keep their eyes to the future without missing what is happening right in front of them. They know that ambition has dethroned many, so they measure their actions carefully.
Leaders that are ambitious don’t let ambition turn to pride. They don’t place themselves above others, tear others down, climb over others, or push people aside. On the contrary, they rely on others to bring their ambitions to reality, knowing they can’t succeed alone.
BELIEFS
BEST PRACTICES
SELF-REFLECTION
WORDS OF CAUTION
PSYCHOMETRIC 360 QUESTIONS
Without dreaming big nothing of significance will ever happen to a person or an organization. It is those with ambition who change the world, not those who are content with just being “average.” Breakthroughs don’t come until someone is willing to take a risk, do something different, and break the status quo. Leaders that are ambitious have the motivation to push themselves and others to the very edge of their possibilities and beliefs. They drive themselves to go higher and farther than others have gone. They believe they can attain what others have rarely attained. Leaders that aren’t ambitious won’t ever provoke themselves or others to surpass the limitations of their own capabilities and expectations.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Leaders that are ambitious take things to places others never could. They see the world differently than other people do. They see the world as a place of endless possibilities, instead of a place of endless obstacles. They believe they can do anything. They never settle for less than they feel they can achieve. They are driven to leave their mark and be remembered. The idea of just being “good enough” never enters their mind.
Leaders that are ambitious create opportunities instead of waiting for opportunities to come to them. They don’t sit around hoping for good things to happen. They plan for success, and make their own luck. They find opportunities to make a real difference. They believe the only person that will pave the road to their success is them self.
Leaders that are ambitious qualify for new opportunities instead of thinking they are good enough as they are. They invest in their own development. They know you can’t fake competence, no matter how good you may be. Instead of looking like the best, they become the best. They know competence is the key to opening the doors of their future. They go farther because they work harder.
Leaders that are ambitious know what they want. They set their focus on fixed goals and targets and determine to not let anything get in the way of attaining them. They take their hopes out of the clouds and make them real, actionable, and concrete.
Leaders that are ambitious naturally build ambition in others. Their energy is contagious. Because of their influence other people begin to believe what was once impossible might actually be possible. They lift everyone around them through their influence. Others are drawn to them because of their aspiration to accomplish great things.
Leaders that are ambitious aren’t blinded by their ambition. They recognize reality, but use their ambition to bend reality to their advantage. They keep their eyes to the future without missing what is happening right in front of them. They know that ambition has dethroned many, so they measure their actions carefully.
Leaders that are ambitious don’t let ambition turn to pride. They don’t place themselves above others, tear others down, climb over others, or push people aside. On the contrary, they rely on others to bring their ambitions to reality, knowing they can’t succeed alone.
BELIEFS
- Ambition can be either the undoing or the making of a leader. You need to walk the line of ambition carefully.
- Too much ambition and you will appear to only care about yourself. Too little and you will never force yourself forward.
- Leaders that are ambitious believe they can do what others think can’t be done. Try to see the world differently.
- You are only limited by limiting yourself. The only person you have to convince you can achieve anything is you.
- “Good enough” is never good enough. Leaders who accept “good enough” will never achieve anything of substance.
- If you want to be the best at what you do, you have to earn it by working and learning harder and more than anyone else.
- You can’t be ambitious until you know what you want. Determine what you want and don’t stop until you get it.
- The key to ambition is to never let your hopes go or feel discouraged, no matter how hard things get.
BEST PRACTICES
- Know exactly what you want and why.
- Don’t settle for less than the best.
- Don’t accept the idea of “good enough.”
- Plan for success instead of hoping it happens.
- Don’t let your ambition blind you.
- Get out of your comfort zone.
- Make your own opportunities.
- Go beyond what is just required.
- Be an optimist, not a pessimist.
- Believe you can do anything.
- Do what others think can’t be done.
- Don’t put yourself above others.
- Always look toward the future.
- Try to learn something new.
- Don’t be deterred by doubters.
- Recognize when things are stagnant.
- Qualify for new opportunities.
- Take on the hardest challenges.
- Take responsibility for your own success.
- Don’t be a victim or be intimidated.
- Believe there is something better ahead.
- Chase your hopes and dreams.
SELF-REFLECTION
- Do I see the world as a place of endless opportunities, or as a place overflowing with challenges?
- Do I believe I can do anything I set my mind to, or do I doubt my ability to achieve my goals?
- Do I look farther and aim higher, or do I feel satisfied with just being “good enough”?
- Do I make my own luck, or do I wait for good things to happen to me?
- Do I take ownership of my success, or do I give up the responsibility for my success to others?
- Do I open doors of possibility by working harder than others, or do I let other people get ahead of me?
- Do I stay humble and grounded despite my success, or do I let my ambition blind me with pride?
- Do I know what I want and sacrifice to achieve it, or do I get in the way of my own potential?
WORDS OF CAUTION
- Don’t appear like you are trying to “climb the corporate ladder” to gain advantage over others for selfish gain.
- Don’t be so fixed on your vision that you become blind to the warning signs signaling you need to change direction.
- Don’t push yourself or others too close to the breaking point because you are giving too much to reach your goals.
PSYCHOMETRIC 360 QUESTIONS
- I am a very confident person.
- There is no such thing as “good enough.”
- I can get things done that others did not think was possible.
- Getting other people to work harder is easy.
- Other leaders do not intimidate me.