The Art of Noticing

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Ambition to ... what, exactly?

Ambition to ... what, exactly?

Rob Walker
Jul 02, 2021
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On alternate Thursdays, I’m writing about how attention, engagement, and creativity intersect or overlap with work. Today’s subject: ambition.

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I’m pretty sure that I’m less ambitious than I used to be. Here’s one clue: Early this year, I spotted the headline “An Ode To Low Expectations,” and I was really excited. That’s for me! Lower expectat…

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