Book two · source page 19
Ambitious
Having a strong desire to achieve significant goals and the drive to pursue them.
How to embody this word
Ambition is the spark that propels you beyond your comfort zone toward greater possibilities. It's not about greed or comparison but about honoring your potential and aiming high. Learn to dream boldly, work diligently and remain willing to grow through effort and learning. See setbacks as temporary and view challenges as invitations to improve.
Where to start and how to get there
- DREAM BIGGER: Write down a goal that excites and intimidates you in equal measure.
- CREATE AN ACTION PLAN: Outline concrete steps and timelines to pursue that goal.
- STAY CONSISTENT: Commit to small, regular actions even when motivation fades.
A little more light
Putting this quality into practice
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Cameron wants to practice ambitious when an important goal starts to feel distant. Rather than waiting to feel completely ready, Cameron chooses one concrete action: write down a goal that excites and intimidates you in equal measure.. The situation does not change all at once, but the response becomes more intentional. In that small choice, ambitious becomes something Cameron can practice again instead of only an idea to admire.
“I can practice ambitious through small, intentional choices. I do not need perfect conditions or perfect results to begin.”
Where could one small act of ambitious help me respond more intentionally today?
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