Terrifying/Inspiring Thought of the Week
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A man’s worth is no greater than his ambitions - Marcus Aurelius
Big results require big ambitions - Heraclitus
Ambitions tend to remain undisturbed by realities. - Frank Herbert
Ambition is at the very core of success and extraordinary achievement. Unlike greed, it’s a powerful, creative, and constructive force. - Jim Rohn
There is nothing wrong with ambition. Imagine what could be if it were directed not at empire building, but at saving ourselves. Where is the ambition to degrow?
If ambition isn't driven for the greater good, it's no good.
"Imagine what could be if it were directed not at empire building, but at saving ourselves. Where is the ambition to degrow?" First there has to be some "ourselves" so we can act in concert. We are separated gadflies now.
Here's an attempt to pull us together, hoping it will spread by people like you getting it moving out there: "Let's do something already to turn the world around/How about the Beloved Community?" https://suzannetaylor.substack.com/p/getting-on-with-getting-on.