Ambitious Goal
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An Ambitious Goal is a personal goal that requires significant effort, perseverance, and often involves achieving a challenging or lofty outcome that may push an individual's limits or capabilities.
- Context:
- It can (typically) involve setting a high bar for achievement.
- It can (often) be healed by an Ambitious Person (with ambitiousness).
- It can (often) require long-term commitment and sustained effort, involving strategies such as planning, time management, and resource allocation.
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- It can range from being a moderately ambitious goal, like earning a degree, to being an extremely ambitious goal, such as starting a successful company or writing a bestselling novel.
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- It can serve as a source of motivation, inspiring individuals to push beyond their comfort zones and strive for excellence.
- It can involve substantial risk, as failure to achieve the goal may result in setbacks or negative outcomes, such as disappointment or financial loss.
- It can be influenced by external factors such as societal expectations, competition, or personal ambition, often in alignment with career or life aspirations.
- It can be broken down into smaller, more manageable Milestones to maintain focus and track progress over time.
- It can require adaptability, where the goal-setter might need to adjust their strategies in response to obstacles or changing circumstances.
- It can lead to personal growth, development of new skills, and an increased sense of accomplishment upon achievement.
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- Example(s):
- a Startup Founder setting a goal to grow their business to a global scale within five years.
- a Researcher aiming to publish groundbreaking research in a high-impact journal.
- an Athlete setting a goal to compete in the Olympics, requiring years of intense training and preparation.
- a Student aspiring to graduate top of their class and receive a prestigious scholarship for higher education.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- a Routine Goal, which is easily achievable and does not push an individual beyond their current abilities.
- Short-Term Goal, where the focus is on immediate, smaller objectives with less risk and effort.
- Realistic Goal, which aligns more closely with an individual's current skills or resources without exceeding reasonable expectations.