It resonates with me that seasons that come to pass are erased from my memory. It is like as soon as the hardship ja other I forget that it ever existed. I recently finished east of Eden and John steinbeck reflects on the same idea! And curiously enough also about ambition. My point of view is that it would depend the definition you have of ambition. Yes we have embedded in our beliefs that ambition = power = greed. But I believe that the choice we made while chasing this dictates the output. I love reading success stories for me is very inspiring and helps me see what is also possible for me.
Your thoughts on ambition really resonated with me. I've always said I want a slow AND expansive life, and I genuinely believe it's possible to have both :) Happy spring to you! Excited to see it unfold at the cottage.
"Can it simply be a quiet determination to build a life, a career, a sense of self that feels true and fulfilling and good?" Yes! The joy of freelancing is that we get to define what ambition looks like. It might be lots of money and big growth or it might be freedom and clients we love and the option to choose. It could be both depending on which season of life we're in. The flexibility is the best part <3
I appreciate and relate to your note on ambition in a big way. I went freelance 4.5 years ago with the goal of achieving greater work-life balance. Since then, I’ve found that I’m actually more “ambitious” in my work than ever before, simply because I have more to give to my individual clients and projects.
You talking about mundane acts of love really hit home for me. Just last night Aidan drove my car out to get fuel and collected my Vinted order on the way back because he simply wanted to save me the hassle of going out in the dark when I could be cosy at home. It really is the little things!
It resonates with me that seasons that come to pass are erased from my memory. It is like as soon as the hardship ja other I forget that it ever existed. I recently finished east of Eden and John steinbeck reflects on the same idea! And curiously enough also about ambition. My point of view is that it would depend the definition you have of ambition. Yes we have embedded in our beliefs that ambition = power = greed. But I believe that the choice we made while chasing this dictates the output. I love reading success stories for me is very inspiring and helps me see what is also possible for me.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! I totally agree - ambition is in the eye of the beholder, so to speak.
Your thoughts on ambition really resonated with me. I've always said I want a slow AND expansive life, and I genuinely believe it's possible to have both :) Happy spring to you! Excited to see it unfold at the cottage.
Slow AND expansive, yes yes yes! I couldn’t agree more. As I write this comment, the sun is shining outside and truly I couldn’t be happier about it 🥰
"Can it simply be a quiet determination to build a life, a career, a sense of self that feels true and fulfilling and good?" Yes! The joy of freelancing is that we get to define what ambition looks like. It might be lots of money and big growth or it might be freedom and clients we love and the option to choose. It could be both depending on which season of life we're in. The flexibility is the best part <3
Yessssss! The option to CHOOSE. I love that we get to choose 💛
I appreciate and relate to your note on ambition in a big way. I went freelance 4.5 years ago with the goal of achieving greater work-life balance. Since then, I’ve found that I’m actually more “ambitious” in my work than ever before, simply because I have more to give to my individual clients and projects.
Thank you so much. That’s such an interesting take!
You talking about mundane acts of love really hit home for me. Just last night Aidan drove my car out to get fuel and collected my Vinted order on the way back because he simply wanted to save me the hassle of going out in the dark when I could be cosy at home. It really is the little things!
Oh Soph, that is ADORABLE. Bless him 😭