Ambition Quote by Chris Corrigan
“I'd always had a childhood ambition to go into the investment capital business, and spent twenty-odd years in it. But the thought of spending the second half of my career in the same business was boring, so I looked around for other opportunities .”
About This Quote
He left a long career in investment capital seeking new challenges, valuing variety over stagnation.
In simple terms: He changed jobs to avoid boredom.
Seek new challenges when work feels stale.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- exploring new industries
- reassessing life goals
- preventing professional burnout
- finding purpose beyond finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new opportunities excite you now?
- How will you leverage past experience in a new field?
New fields may lack expertise or stability.