Ambition

Some people have ambition while others don't. But ambition isn't required for happiness. So, does ambition serve a purpose? Ambition is beneficial when it originates from your own desire. Ambition can be detrimental if it is externally imposed on you by another person.

A common example of externally imposed ambition is a parent's expectations for their son or daughter. The expectation of the parents may be at odds with what their child desires. When the child grows up and strives to please their parents, the child may feel frustrated and unfulfilled.

Cathy's father, Ben, was a successful accou...