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Ambition is the desire to succeed and achieve. For a person to become an expert or earn a specific credential or degree, it may require setting certain goals and taking risks to get there. This trait can be positive or negative; little ambition can mean never reaching one’s goals, and excessive ambition can mean ignoring other areas of life. See where you fall on this ambition scale.
This test is for anyone who wants to explore their level of ambition. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
If you feel you need guidance in managing this part of life, you can seek a mental healthcare professional in your area via the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
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