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Self-Discovery
The 4 Levels of Ambition
Why aim higher?
You don’t need a privileged background to live a great life. Most fail not because they lack ability; they fail because they aim too low or not at all. Where is your aim taking you?
What type of person are you?
There are at least two types of people. At one extreme are those who only get through the day, doing just enough to maintain what they have. On the other are those who shoot for the moon. Most fall somewhere in between, but the contrast between the extremes is striking.
Everyone is unique in thought, behavior, and ambition, which is reflected in what they aim for. The beauty of life, especially in much of the world today, is that anyone can choose their target and aim as high as they want. Unfortunately, many don’t aim at all. But if you do, ask yourself: Where are you aiming? At your target or higher?
“Aim at the sun and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if you had aimed at an object on a level with yourself.” — Robert F. Hawes
What is your target?
While some aim at nothing, others set their sights clearly. In fact, there are four distinct ways people approach living. These perspectives apply across various…
