Ambition Quote by Ryan Holiday
“Work hard, take it seriously, embrace your ambition. And when you're not doing that, do something - whatever it happens to be - that taps into the part of you that makes you forget about all the rest of it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Daily Stoic", 2016
Hard work and ambition are vital, but when idle, engage in activities that fully absorb you, providing escape and fulfillment.
In simple terms: When idle, find immersive tasks.
Key Takeaway
Pursue purposeful work or deep engagement to stay grounded.
Themes
work ethic
ambition
flow
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
self‑help
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career development
- creative hobbies
- stress relief
Key Concepts
stoicism
psychology of flow
Questions to Reflect On
- What activity makes you lose sense of time?
- How can you integrate such flow into daily life?
