Documented Personal Ambition
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A Documented Personal Ambition is a personal ambition that has been formally articulated or recorded by an individual as part of their life's objectives.
- Context:
- It can (typically) be aligned with the individual's deepest Personal Values and Personal Passions.
- It can range from being a Past Formal Personal Dream to being a Present Formal Personal Dream.
- It can be associated with a Personal Mission Statement.
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- Example(s):
- Documented Research Ambition, such as:
- A student formally planning to pursue advanced degrees and research to contribute to renewable energy solutions.
- Documented Social Enterprise Ambition, such as:
- An individual documenting their dream of starting a social enterprise to address homelessness.
- Documented Athletic Achievement Ambition, such as:
- A professional athlete setting documented goals for achieving records and winning championships.
- Documented Artistic Contribution Ambition, such as:
- An artist outlining their vision for contributing to cultural heritage through their work.
- Documented Civil Rights Leadership Ambition, such as:
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s personal aspiration to lead the civil rights movement towards achieving equality and freedom for African Americans, as expressed in his "I Have a Dream" speech.
- Nelson Mandela's personal aspiration to dismantle apartheid and foster a democratic and free society in South Africa where all citizens have equal rights, as reflected in his life's work and speeches.
- Documented National Initiative Ambition, such as:
- Mahatma Gandhi's personal aspiration to guide India to independence through non-violent means, as demonstrated by his leadership and advocacy.
- John F. Kennedy's personal aspiration to position the United States as a leader in space exploration by committing to landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of the 1960s, as expressed in his speech to Congress.
- Documented Rights Advocacy Ambition, such as:
- Malala Yousafzai's personal aspiration to advocate for every girl's right to education, turning her own experiences into a global campaign for education rights, as expressed in her public appearances and written works.
- Documented Technological Innovation Ambition, such as:
- Elon Musk's personal aspiration to reduce space transportation costs and make Mars colonization feasible, as articulated through the establishment of SpaceX and his public statements.
- Steve Jobs's personal aspiration to revolutionize the technology industry through innovation and design, as evidenced by his leadership at Apple and the groundbreaking products introduced under his guidance.
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- Documented Research Ambition, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- an Informal Personal Motivation, such as:
- A vague desire to "be happy" without specific goals or plans (an Informal Personal Dream).
- A New Year's Resolution that lacks a deeper connection to long-term aspirations.
- A spontaneous decision to travel without a broader context of personal growth or exploration.
- an Informal Personal Motivation, such as:
- See: Goal Setting, Life Plan, Personal Mission Statement, Career Planning.