ambition

Let’s talk about Ambition vs. Agency Ambition is like speed: • speed = scalar quantity • has only magnitude Agency is like velocity: • velocity = vector quantity • has both magnitude & direction It doesn’t matter how fast you run if you’re running in the wrong direction.

Things that reduce the odds of long-term success: + Saying yes to too many things. + Making excuses. + Staying up late. + Eating poorly. + Checking email first thing in the AM. + Working more to fix being busy. + Buying things you don't have the money for. What am I missing?

Sources of personal competitive advantage: - delayed gratification - capital - network (who you know) - unique skills or combinations - platform - ability to suffer - family / home life - speed - ability to change your mind - ability to learn/adapt What am I missing?

The age of anti-ambition. Doing the bare minimum, retiring early and idling for pleasure is increasingly aspirational as a new generation opts out of productivity culture and an unhealthy obsession with success.