Ambition is a Trap. Here's How to Get Out.

Ambition is a Trap. Here's How to Get Out.

Ambition. We celebrate it, chase it, and reward it. But for many of us, ambition has become a double-edged sword—fueling overwork, perfectionism, and self-neglect. What if the problem isn’t having ambition, but where it’s coming from? Executive coach Amina AlTai has worked with everyone from Olympians to entrepreneurs, and in her new book The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, she argues that we don’t need to give up ambition; we just need to reclaim it on our own terms. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter

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S24 E1: “Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs” by Jamie Loftus

S24 E1: “Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs” by Jamie Loftus

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S23 E5: The Prosperity Trap (Ben Ansell)

S23 E5: The Prosperity Trap (Ben Ansell)

What can the global response to climate change tell us about the health of modern democratic states? • Ben Ansell is professor of comparative democratic institutions at Oxford and author of “Why Polit...

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S23 E4: The Security Trap (Ben Ansell)

S23 E4: The Security Trap (Ben Ansell)

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6 Heinä 202313min

S23 E3: The Solidarity Trap (Ben Ansell)

S23 E3: The Solidarity Trap (Ben Ansell)

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S23 E2: The Equality Trap (Ben Ansell)

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4 Heinä 202316min

S23 E1: The Democracy Trap (Ben Ansell)

S23 E1: The Democracy Trap (Ben Ansell)

As you may have noticed, modern democracies aren’t doing so hot. In country after country, income inequality soars while solidarity plummets. Resentment simmers while national unity cools. In places l...

3 Heinä 202317min

S22 E5: Take the Scenic Route and Give Yourself Grace at the Finish Line (Shelby Stanger)

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In her final mini masterclass, Shelby warns you not to be so focused on reaching the finish line that you may miss the epic views along the way. • Shelby Stanger is the host of REI’s “Wild Ideas Worth...

30 Kesä 202312min

S22 E4: Use Humor to Deflate Fear (Shelby Stanger)

S22 E4: Use Humor to Deflate Fear (Shelby Stanger)

When scaling a steep rock wall or surfing gnarly waves, it’s easy to let fear get the better of you, but today, Shelby explains how you can use humor to stay loose. • Shelby Stanger is the host of REI...

29 Kesä 202311min

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