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'''Aspirations''' or '''ambitions''' are an individuals [[hope]]s for [[Achievement|achieving]] their [[goals]] and ideals in life.
 
'''Aspirations''' or '''ambitions''' are an individuals [[hope]]s for [[Achievement|achieving]] their [[goals]] and ideals in life.
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It is the [[desire (emotion)|desire]] for [[Goal#Personal goals|personal achievement]]. It provides the [[motivation]] and [[determination]] necessary to achieve a particular end or condition.
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Ambitious people are characterised by their strong desire for attainment, power, or superiority. Ambition can also be defined as the object/subject of this endeavour.
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*[[Aspiration level]]
 
*[[Aspiration level]]
 
*[[Educational ambitions]]
 
*[[Educational ambitions]]
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*[[Dominance]]
 
*[[Goal setting]]
 
*[[Goal setting]]
 
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*[[Need for achievement]]
 
*[[Need for achievement]]
 
*[[Occupational aspirations]]
 
*[[Occupational aspirations]]
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*[[Promotion (rank)]]
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*[[Respect]]
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*[[Social status]]
   
 
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[[Category:Motivation]]
 
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Aspirations or ambitions are an individuals hopes for achieving their goals and ideals in life. It is the desire for personal achievement. It provides the motivation and determination necessary to achieve a particular end or condition.

Ambitious people are characterised by their strong desire for attainment, power, or superiority. Ambition can also be defined as the object/subject of this endeavour.


See also

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