There is nothing more overhyped than the theme of ambition by the millennial and Gen Z dominated social media, and I honestly have a lot of thoughts about it.
To begin with, why ambition is blatantly linked to workaholism is something that I simply cannot understand. It amuses me how people actually believe that confining yourself to a particular job for more than the stipulated time it requires is cool. It isn't, and while the feeling of earning and being self sufficient is indeed worth the effort, there are other aspects of life that need equal efforts and time to be nurtured and developed.
Professionalism is appreciated, but in my insignificant opinion, not at the cost of your life slipping through your fingers.
While some people are simply wired to be more job oriented and concentrate their efforts towards building a career, there are some hopeful youngsters who are led astray that the 'hustle and grind' will bring them monetary satisfaction. I'll make myself clear; motivation is necessary for pursuing endeavours, but true motivation stems from the individual's will power, and not some obnoxiously repetitive pictures of stills from 'The Wolf of Wall Street' with the same reused quotes. It's ridiculous to think that simply looking at the posts of this 'genre' all throughout the day is sufficient for your adrenaline to cope up with your ambition.
Honestly, while I think new ideas should always be appreciated, the trend of YouTube entrepreneurs is something I personally find terribly appalling. Stop showing your viewers that 'this' is how you become rich/famous/successful. Everyone has different definitions of success, and I just feel like the people producing these videos are somehow imposing their routines on impressionable viewers.
Coming to the crux, while I'm unsurprisingly one of those 'ambitious' kids, here is how I approach my ambition. I'm not ashamed to admit that I want to earn money and chase the delight of basking in monetary security, but what I am afraid to admit is the disappointment I face when I feel like I'm not able to do my best at a task. I've recently turned eighteen, and I've applied for a couple of jobs and paid internships, while teaching two children for minimal rates. It isn't the earliest start, but I'm proud of myself for at least trying. I've watched videos on how to handle finances and the importance of budget, and made a pretty basic CV to start off. Kids shouldn't be told to be ambitious, they should be directed and guided into realizing what it is that truly excites them. I agree that passion and profession shouldn't be mixed, but you do need to be interested in what you choose to pursue as a job.
Genuine ambition shouldn't be suppressed by unnecessary opinions and what people forget is that money can't buy happiness. Sculpting your life around money is not ambition. Wishing to put in the necessary effort to improve yourself is.
To begin with, why ambition is blatantly linked to workaholism is something that I simply cannot understand. It amuses me how people actually believe that confining yourself to a particular job for more than the stipulated time it requires is cool. It isn't, and while the feeling of earning and being self sufficient is indeed worth the effort, there are other aspects of life that need equal efforts and time to be nurtured and developed.
Professionalism is appreciated, but in my insignificant opinion, not at the cost of your life slipping through your fingers.
While some people are simply wired to be more job oriented and concentrate their efforts towards building a career, there are some hopeful youngsters who are led astray that the 'hustle and grind' will bring them monetary satisfaction. I'll make myself clear; motivation is necessary for pursuing endeavours, but true motivation stems from the individual's will power, and not some obnoxiously repetitive pictures of stills from 'The Wolf of Wall Street' with the same reused quotes. It's ridiculous to think that simply looking at the posts of this 'genre' all throughout the day is sufficient for your adrenaline to cope up with your ambition.
Honestly, while I think new ideas should always be appreciated, the trend of YouTube entrepreneurs is something I personally find terribly appalling. Stop showing your viewers that 'this' is how you become rich/famous/successful. Everyone has different definitions of success, and I just feel like the people producing these videos are somehow imposing their routines on impressionable viewers.
Coming to the crux, while I'm unsurprisingly one of those 'ambitious' kids, here is how I approach my ambition. I'm not ashamed to admit that I want to earn money and chase the delight of basking in monetary security, but what I am afraid to admit is the disappointment I face when I feel like I'm not able to do my best at a task. I've recently turned eighteen, and I've applied for a couple of jobs and paid internships, while teaching two children for minimal rates. It isn't the earliest start, but I'm proud of myself for at least trying. I've watched videos on how to handle finances and the importance of budget, and made a pretty basic CV to start off. Kids shouldn't be told to be ambitious, they should be directed and guided into realizing what it is that truly excites them. I agree that passion and profession shouldn't be mixed, but you do need to be interested in what you choose to pursue as a job.
Genuine ambition shouldn't be suppressed by unnecessary opinions and what people forget is that money can't buy happiness. Sculpting your life around money is not ambition. Wishing to put in the necessary effort to improve yourself is.
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