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Ambition and Anxiety: Why Specific Goals Lead to Success

Feb 06, 2025
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Ambition fuels human progress, but how we define it significantly influences our mental well-being and success. A common observation is that general ambition can lead to anxiety, while specific ambition provides direction. This distinction is supported by psychological theories such as goal-setting theory, cognitive load theory, and motivation research.

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