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“One of our daughters is now a physician; another is a vice president of a major entertainment company; and the third is a clinical therapist. They place no limits on their ambitions, but for them, those ambitions also have had to fit within the context of having children.” quote by Tom Brokaw
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“One of our daughters is now a physician; another is a vice president of a major entertainment company; and the third is a clinical therapist. They place no limits on their ambitions, but for them, those ambitions also have had to fit within the context of having children.”

Tom Brokaw

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Balancing high achievement with parenting requires intentional limits and support.

In simple terms: Balancing career and family.

Key Takeaway

Set boundaries and seek support.

Themes

family career ambition balance

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • career planning
  • family decisions

Key Concepts

gender roles work‑life integration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you negotiate ambition and family?
  • What support systems help?
A Different Perspective

Societal expectations can limit choices.

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