Only those with great ambitions know what great fears drive them forward.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ambition often stems from deep-seated fears that propel people to achieve great things.
- In plain terms
- Big ambitions come from big fears.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize fear as a potential driver of your ambitions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fear might be driving your current goals?
- Is fear a healthy motivator for you?
Another view
Not all ambition comes from fear; some comes from curiosity or joy.
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