"GREAT EXPECTATIONS"

                                  

                                                    Passion versus Ambition



            By now, most of us have read Charles Dickens classic tale of “Great Expectations.” This story has so many teachable moments, though written in 1860, still applies to modern-day principles.

            We all have great expectations, but how important is it to us we achieve our dreams without getting lost in ambition? Without the added expense of losing our moral compass because of social climbing.


            This story has many takeaways, but the overall aim of any study of character is loyalty and conscience. 


            Passion and ambition are two very different realities. But used together can be beneficial to our goals.

            Ambition is driven by passion. It’s the kick-starter that motivates us to pursue our dreams. But we should never get so lost in the purpose that we lose sight of our passion.


            Once this happens, you’ll take unnecessary shortcuts to get what you want faster. Haste makes waste, something you should remember on your quest to fulfillment.


            Ambition should never divert our passions. That hunger that drives us can be all-consuming, but take notice of the checkpoints that keep us from detouring too far to the edge of reasoning.


            One of my favorite quotes in this story is “I have been bent and broken but hopefully into a better shape.” These words are so crucial to those of us who place our egos over rationality. 


            To understand, there will be pitfalls, and life lessons learned along the way, that help to shape and define us as better individuals. Marked but not in a bad way and also healed.


            We shouldn’t get lost in ambition because it’s only half of the equation to success. Also, remember what the true meaning of this word signifies. 


            Finn and Estella are great examples of what it means to lose oneself in selfishness, without thought of the consequences. 


            In the end, great expectations are what we all look forward to, but without sacrificing our passion self-worth.