Your Weekly Success Tips: Is Ambition a Bad Thing?

Published: Mon, 04/21/14

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First off, I hope that you had a very blessed and happy Easter weekend. Although the weather wasn't very cooperative here in Orlando, I managed to get to Universal for Mardi Gras and enjoy time with family. 
 
 
As I'm writing this, and watching the show Once Upon a Time, the character of the Wicked Witch was arguing with her newly found sister and made a comment I thought was interesting: she said that 'ambition is actually jealousy.'  I am not so sure about that thought, although jealousy and envy can be confused as being ambitious, particularly in the actions one takes. 
 
I particularly think of someone who wants to move ahead within their organization and who will do anything to get there. They may lie, take ideas as their own, or hold onto valuable information that others need in order to make them look bad while putting themselves in a favorable light.  They certainly are ambitious but these are the times when it can be mistaken for jealousy, which is really at the core in those types of situations.  While these types of people exist, they are not really the norm (or at least I like to think so). 
 
However, jealousy as a basis for ambition can actually be good if it spurs you into action and helps you to achieve your goals and dreams. 
 
 

Ambition is actually a desirable quality - if it's used for a greater good and not at the expense of others; as trite as it sounds, we can do so without intention or thought which is why being authentic and true to your values and ethics in all dealings will get you closer to the desired result.


Your Weekly Action Plan
 
This week, in any of your daily actions, determine if you are acting ambitiously for good or are driven by envy, and decide which  you want the outcome to be from. Living within your 'rightness' and who you authentically are will make your ambitions effortless. Your goals will get accomplished and your dreams achieved. Here's to ambition (the Wicked Witch's comment was all wet - if you get the joke - lol!)
 
I hope you have a successful week - If you need help gaining clarity on your business or career goals, or in developing your action plan, why not get some help - stop the struggle and call today to get started. I'd love to help you build the career and business of your dreams!
 
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Global Coaches Alliance (GCA):       
In working to raise the awareness of coaching and to bring great coaches to the world, I've decided to create an alliance  of coaches, starting here in Central Florida; I'm happy to announce the formation of Global Coaches Alliance (GCA).   If you are interested in attending, or would like more information, you can contact: [email protected].  
 
The next meeting of GCA will be held on Wednesday, May 21 from 11:30 - 1:00pm; we'll be back at The Egg and I in the Sodo District in downtown Orlando.  This month, we will be masterminding on the topic of "the biggest challenges to growing you coaching business." Come prepared to learn and share.  We are growing so be sure to spread the word and tell coaches that you know about the meeting  Hope to see you there!
 
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I am very excited to announce that the book I am a co-author in has been released.  It is called, Contagious Optimism, and it is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or on the site www.lifecarrots.com.  It was a thrill for me to finally see the book in print, as it has been 3 years since I submitted my first article (I have 3 in the book); I went to Delray Beach for the book signing and met fellow coauthors and sign books.  Wow - what an experience! If you want to feel inspired and uplifted, then I encourage you to check out the book. 
 
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