Ambition is not a Dirty Word

By Bonnie Low-Kramen

“Press on. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” — Ray Kroc, Founder of McDonalds

What are you waiting for? If the pandemic has given you the time to dream big dreams, now may be just the perfect time to take action on them. Since March, I’ve spoken to so many assistants around the world who feel stuck and paralyzed by fear in this unprecedented situation. It’s time to get unstuck.

Why not? No excuses. Contrary to historically popular opinion, ambition is not a dirty word.

• Do you want to find a new job?
• Do you want to move to another city?
• Do you want to create a networking or mastermind group?
• Do you want to advocate for a new title or a raise?
• Do you want to lead a team?
• Do you want to finish your degree?
• Do you want to find a mentor or a coach?

If Covid has proven anything, it is that life is short and we had better take our opportunities or they may vanish.

Don’t allow fear or the impostor syndrome stand in your way. It doesn’t matter what others think. What matters is what you think.

If not now, when? Say yes. Need support doing this? I’d love help you.

Ambitious assistants belong at Be the Ultimate Assistant Virtual workshops led by Bonnie Low-Kramen & Vickie Sokol Evans, MCT. We still have a few seats left for BTUA Virtual on Sept 17-18. Be the CEO of You, Inc. and join us! www.betheultimateassistant.com 

I am Bonnie Low-Kramen, TEDx speaker, author of “Be the Ultimate Assistant” and trainer of Executive Assistants all over the world. In May, 2019, I was featured in a Forbes online cover story. As part of the research for my second book about the workplace to be published in 2022, I have had over 1,000 conversations with assistants, leaders, HR professionals, recruiters, and business school professors. I have worked in 14 countries and 38 states and would love to work with you towards building your ultimate workplace. Click here to set up a time to speak with me about your training needs which can be delivered virtually or in person.