Friday, September 20, 2013 Service
"Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem."
— Abraham Lincoln

Relationships Are More Important Than Ambition

Relationships Are More Important Than Ambition
Are you an ambitious person? How would you say you measure success in your life? In a society that so often defines worth in terms of material possessions, prestige and money, it can be easy to lose sight of the value that resides in our interpersonal connections and community. Click here to read a variety of studies and stories that illustrate how strong community connections correlate more closely with happiness than the individual success that often accompanies an ambitious lifestyle.

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