Passion Vs Ambition Essay

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“The very substance for the ambitious, is merely the shadow of a dream,”
William Shakespeare
Imagine waking up on a Sunday, before the alarm has a chance to sound. As the day goes on, challenges are being thrown, but you seem to overcome them with passion, and never run out of ideas. Now, imagine waking up on a Sunday, full of distaste and annoyance. As the day goes on, frustration levels build up until you reach your breaking point. A world where your career is chosen for you, or you have a job you just seem to hate, is a very real possibility. Students should choose and follow a career based on passion and ambition, not what is expected from others. No one is too young or too old to pursue a career which excites and challenges them. Some
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Growing up his parents were not the wealthiest, the only side acception they would make, would be whichever book he would want. In addition, he suffered many health problems as a child; a full body blood transfusion, and a collapsed lung, with the assistance of an incubator. As he grew older, he suffered through bipolar disorder and at one point considered suicide. Despite these disadvantages, he pushed through writing a book called, “The 4-Hour Workweek”, however, before he had a chance to get recognized, his book was rejected 27 times. Finally, he got recognized for his book that soon became, New York's #1 bestseller in 2007. He created two more books following in the firsts success, by earning their titles as New York’s bestseller. He is now working on a business/interview podcast, which now has over 200 million downloads. This proves that despite any situation, you can persevere and accomplish anything you set your mind to.

In conclusion, following dreams can lead to many benefits, health-wise and mentally. No person is too young or too old to follow what they believe they were put on this Earth to do. Pursuing ambitions can steer away from an unhappy lifestyle of regret. So, ask yourself, what’s holding you back from pursuing your dream

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