Ambition, Relationships, and the Pursuit of Well-Being

“Ambition drives people forward; relationships and community, by imposing limits, hold people back. Which is more important?” — Emily Esfahani Smith

Ambition is arguably a very important component of doing well in our work. It helps us take on new challenges, grow our skills, and advance in our careers. However, it’s possible that ambition comes at a cost of our relationships. Long hours can keep us away from our families, competition among colleagues can fray friendships, and a focus on achieving the next “step” at the expense of all else can be borne from ambition and negatively impact our well-being.

Allow work to be a vehicle for well-being, not an obstacle to overcome on the path to well-being.

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