What is ambition? What does it mean to you? According to Dictionary.com, ambition is an earnest desire for achievement or distinction, such as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment. Personally, I believe that ambition is a powerful desire for distinction and recognition of achievement, doing something that I will always be remembered for even after I leave this world and achieve 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. Certain people 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 wish to earn tremendous honor. As for me, I 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 have 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. If I share my stories of courage, strength, and determination, I can help others succeed in life. Ambition is a passion that never fails you and will never let you fail it. I started writing poetry when I was around nine years old. Since then, I have written over one hundred poems. In my first year of college, I finally had one of my poems published in the Nashville Tech Literary Journal ‘The Tetrahedra. Since then, I have written two books; one is a book of over fifty poems titled “True Inspirations,” and the other is the story of my life titled “Sleeping with the Angels.” I am currently working extremely hard to get them both published. I am authoring articles for SearchWarp.com and have had a mini biography published on thebody.com.
My life has been filled with many struggles and tragedies, yet I keep a positive attitude and optimistic outlook. For many years, it has been my dream to write my life story to share the courage and determination I have exhibited to overcome those trials and tribulations I have faced. Although the road has not been easy, I continue to keep an optimistic outlook as I go through life’s journeys. While I have many regrets about the decisions that I have made, I know that each unwise decision was just a stepping stone in accomplishing my dreams. I have learned what NOT to do and how to make the most out of every day God allows me to live. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, so we all should live each day as if it were our last.
Ambition takes a lot of hard work and determination. You must set a goal in life and do everything in your power to attain that goal. Do not let anyone tell you that you cannot achieve it. Have a desire to learn, keep an open mind, be willing to take risks, know your limitations, and learn from your mistakes. Yet, never look at a mistake as a failure; instead, take it as a chance to do it better. Throughout history, ambition has been a driving force for individuals and society. No matter what nationality, male or female, background, or age you are, you are surely ambitious in some way. Without ambition, we have no purpose in our lives. Nothing can stop us from achieving what we want in life. Our only obstacle is ourselves and the extent of our 
ability to differentiate between a worthwhile and self-destructive goal. The number one purpose in life is to have a goal and desire to become someone who succeeds in all that they set out to do. Without a purpose, your life is not worth living; you have just taken up space in the universe. I advise you to set a goal and do everything in your power to achieve it. Most of all, do not let anyone tell you, that you cannot succeed.
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