Ambition Is A Beautiful Thing

Repeat after me: I am ambitious. I have drive. I want to win. A recent poll of 3,000 women found that most of us identify as ambitious when it comes to our careers, but only about one third are comfortable saying, "I'm ambitious." Ladies, don't be afraid to get vocal about going after what you want. It's smart and sexy as hell. The key to healthy ambition is outlining aspirations that you can't attain until you stretch. This article from The Harvard Business Review breaks down the different types of ambition--performance, growth and achievement--and offers tips on how to cultivate healthy ambition. Full disclosure: I had to really think through my goals on paper. If you want to advertise your tenacity and dedication, pick up this terrific tote ($40) with swagger from Social Goods that supports The United States of Women.

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