I am ambitious, and proud of it!

I have always been ambituous. Initially I wanted to lead a good and luxious life, travel wherever I wanted to go, live in a beautifull house, have a nice car, nice clothes etc. I also wanted people to look up to me and admire what I achieved, in short, get attention and be visible. Early in my career I didn’t look at what was really fullfilling and important to me. I just wanted a comfortable life and being liked as a person.

This changed when I became in my 40’s, where I realized that I want have an impact in something lasting and something purposeful. I became determined, driven with a willingness to pursue what I want to contribute in life. My current job is Leader in Talent Acquisition in a Biotech company. But my real goal is to inspire other women to use their talents to the fullest, set high goals and strive for success in their own lives.

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How did I develop my ambition in a fullfilling way?

It started with a mindset shift. I realized that with a small step of learning and developing myself each day, I could accomplish a lot in a year. And by consistent focus and action I gained confidence.

I embrace my ambition, it makes me feel fullfilled, that what I learned in life inspires others.

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Here are steps that help you cultivate more ambition:

• Know who you want to become, or as Simon Sinek says: know your ‘why‘. What makes you jump out of bed in the morning? What are your talents?

• Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve, both short-term and long-term. Specific, achievable goals give you direction and most of all: motivation.

• Visualize Success: Envision yourself achieving your goals. Visualization helps reinforce your ambition and drive.

• Believe that it is possible to reach your goals!

• Create a Plan: Break down your goals into smaller, manageable steps. This makes them less overwhelming and easier to tackle.

• Take Action: Start working on your goals. Procrastination can be a dream killer. Take small steps towards your objectives daily.

• Challenge Yourself: Push your limits. Stepping out of your comfort zone can fuel ambition and drive growth.

• Seek Inspiration: Surround yourself with motivated, ambitious people. Their energy and success stories can inspire and motivate you.

• Embrace Failure: Failure is part of the journey. Learn from setbacks, adjust your approach, and keep moving forward.

• Stay Persistent: Ambition requires persistence. Keep going, even when faced with challenges or setbacks.

• Celebrate Achievements: Acknowledge and celebrate your progress. Recognizing your accomplishments can boost morale and motivation.

• Reflect and Adapt: Regularly evaluate your progress. Adjust your goals and strategies as needed.

Ambition varies from person to person. If you focus on what drives and motivates you personally, and keep taking steps toward your aspirations, you will reach your ambitions!

I wish you inspiration and success!

Marilyn