What Is Ambition?

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What is Ambition? What is ambition? What does it mean to you? According to Dictionary.com ambition is an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment. Personally, I believe ambition is a strong desire for distinction and recognition of achievement; doing something that I will always be remembered for even after I leave this world and achieving it. Ambition is a desire or dream of something great in life and working hard to achieve it. Most people have different ambitions in life; so, the word ambition would have a different meaning, depending on whom you ask. Some may want to become extremely wealthy; some may want to achieve great fame; some may want to be a powerful world leader; and some may want to earn tremendous honor. As for me I just want to achieve something that I will always be remembered for, even long after I am dead and gone. I long to be remembered as a strong, honest, intelligent person, with a positive attitude, who always did what I could to bring a smile to someone else’s face, giving them hope, courage, faith, and confidence to do and be their best in every situation. “While one may encounter many defeats, one must not be defeated” -Maya Angelou- Since I was seven years old I have faced many tragedies and adversities. Yet I have always had the ambition to have a better life and a brighter future. I’ve had to fight tremendous obstacles to achieve my dreams, goals and desires. Ever since I was a little girl I have wanted to become a great writer, not to be famous or wealthy, but to give encouragement to everyone who reads my work. I am driven to tell my stories with absolute enthusiasm. I love talking to others about my life’s struggles and tragedies that I have overcome. I feel that if I

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