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Most people misunderstand Ambition, but Tim Ferriss saw it differently. This collection isolates their contrarian insights, backed by full source attribution so you can verify the context. Whether you're questioning conventional wisdom or seeking a fresh perspective, these quotes challenge how you think about Ambition. Keep this archive close when you need to cut through groupthink and see clearly.
"The question you should be asking isn't, 'What do I want?' but 'What would excite me?'"
"Ninety-nine percent of people in the world are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for the mediocre."
"Most people are fast to stop you before you get started but hesitate to get in the way if you're moving."
"Greatness is a matter of conscious choice."
"Life is too short to be small. You have to be willing to pursue what actually sets your soul on fire."
"The goal is not to be a millionaire, it is to live like a millionaire."
"Don't save anything for the swim back. Give your full intensity to the things that excite you."
"Think big and don't listen to people who tell you it can't be done. Life is too short to think small."
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