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Return on Ambition
Nicolai Chen Nielsen and Nicolai Tillisch
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"Return on Ambition" revolutionizes success by balancing achievement with well-being. McKinsey veterans reveal the "Seven Frenemies" sabotaging your potential. Can your ambition be both your superpower and downfall? Discover why top executives call this framework essential for sustainable success.

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Introduction: The Ambitious Paradox

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Welcome to "Return on Ambition." I'm Nicolai Chen Nielsen, and along with my co-author Nicolai Tillisch, we've embarked on a journey to help ambitious individuals like yourself achieve success without sacrificing fulfillment or personal growth. As someone who has worked with McKinsey & Company and advised numerous Fortune 500 companies, I've seen firsthand the struggles that ambitious people face. Let's start with a question: Have you ever felt that your ambition is both your greatest asset and your biggest obstacle? If so, you're not alone. Many high-achievers find themselves caught in what we call the "ambitious paradox" - a state where the very drive that propels them forward also threatens to derail their success and well-being. In this book, we'll explore a new approach to ambition, one that balances achievement, personal growth, and well-being. We call this the "Return on Ambition" - a holistic measure of success that goes beyond traditional metrics.

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Part 1: Understanding Your Ambition

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Part 2: The Trinity of Achievement, Growth, and Well-Being

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Part 3: The Seven Frenemies of Ambition

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Part 4: The Return on Ambition Toolbox

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Part 5: Putting It All Together - The Self-Coaching Sessions

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Conclusion: Your Return on Ambition

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