How to Be Super Ambitious (and Still Keep It Classy)
Never apologize for being an ambitious individual. All it means is you have a goal that will lead you to success and you’re willing to do what it takes to reach it. Ambition is necessary. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
At the same time, that doesn’t mean that an ambitious woman can’t be driven, focused and classy. It’s all about finding ways to balance your passions with your femininity---knowing how to make them work together to get exactly what you want in life.
Just how do you do that? Follow these six tips and in no time, you’ll be attaining what you want and showing other women how do to the same thing!
1. You have clear goals
A strong and classy woman exudes confidence. One way she does that is by knowing EXACTLY what she wants. Your goals need to be more than “I want to be successful” or “I want to make more money”. You need to have short-term ones that will lead to long-term ones. To do this, set weekly and monthly goals. They will help to keep you focused from beginning to end.
2. You make your expectations known
Being passive aggressive or vague isn’t going to get you anywhere. It’s a waste of your time and other's. Once you know what you desire to achieve, it’s time to make those expectations known to the people who can help you get there. Be clear, be concise, be polite but don’t be all over the place in your delivery. The more direct you are, the more time you will save. True business-minded people will appreciate that.
3. You're prompt
Dr. Phil once said that late people are arrogant. Whether they realize it or not, they’re sending the message to others that they should be waited on; that others’ schedules are not important. Respect those you are working with (or want to work with) enough to be on time for meetings. Also, if they request certain information, try and get that to them ahead of the requested deadline. The more prompt you are, the more serious they’ll take you.
4. You associate with like-minded people
Birds of a feather don’t only flock together personally, they do professionally too. To reach your goals, you need to surround yourself with those who have similar agendas or, even better, have already reached them. You should also get a mentor---someone who has proven that their advice can be trusted. Ambitious people don’t have time for “talkers”. They’ve got to be around doers.
5. You're not envious or competitive
OK, this is where some ambitious women mess up. Gossiping about other people, being petty and jealous are immature approaches. They are not strategies; they are problem-creators. So is trying to achieve something just so that you can compete with someone else. A wise man once said that there’s plenty of room up at the top. Don’t worry about what others are doing. Be concerned with where you want to be.
6. You're kind. And unapologetic. (Yes, you can be both)
When someone takes a meeting with you, follow up with an email thanking them. If you get some assistance that has proven to take your goals to the next level, send a card or some flowers. Always be nice, courteous in your speech and treat people as you would want to treated. At the same time, don’t allow anyone to intimidate you, talk down to you or make you feel like your goals are unattainable. It’s a balance being kind and unapologetic, but ambitious people are masters at it. They know they have something to offer this world. They’re grateful to those who see it, but don’t stop for those who don’t. Today, let that person be you!
