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Ambition Quote by John Wooden

“I believe we are most likely to succeed when ambition is focused on noble and worthy purposes and outcomes rather than on goals set out of selfishness.” quote by John Wooden — Download Open image

“I believe we are most likely to succeed when ambition is focused on noble and worthy purposes and outcomes rather than on goals set out of selfishness.”

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Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things.

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“I was ambitious and desperate to direct my first film, so I capitulated and blew it. Never again. Never fucking again.”

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Work towards your goal and dont watch the post size,its either they hate,or like you.there is no room for both sides.

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I almost never have a plan for myself... I'm not ambitious in that way.

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I play for high stakes and given an audience - there is no act too daring or too noble.

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There's nothing worse than a leader who lacks ambition.

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