Ambition Addiction, Benjamin Shalva
Ambition Addiction, Benjamin Shalva
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Ambition Addiction
How to Go Slow, Give Thanks, and Discover Joy Within

Author: Benjamin Shalva

Narrator: Benjamin Shalva

Unabridged: 4 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 11/15/2016

Synopsis

Ambition is a blessing. It is a key motivator driving people to achieve their hopes and dreams. But for many, accomplishment is never enough. In a culture obsessed with fame and celebrity, the burning desire for acclaim, conquest, and domination can be overwhelming—to the detriment of one’s personal life. This is ambition addiction: the all-encompassing yearning for success at any cost.Self-described ambition addict Benjamin Shalva (Spiritual Cross-Training) has written an insightful and illuminating book for anyone who wants to control that destructive strain of ambition and live with integrity. He identifies the signs and symptoms of ambition addiction and profiles iconic achievers to help readers identify unhealthy motivations. Then he reveals the five steps to living a fulfilling life of healthy, productive ambition in which grand but elusive fantasies give way to the true happiness of the here and now.

About Benjamin Shalva

Benjamin Shalva is the author of Spiritual Cross-Training and has been published in the Washington Post, Elephant Journal, and Spirituality & Health magazine. A rabbi, writer, meditation teacher, and yoga instructor, Shalva leads spiritual seminars and workshops around the world. He received his rabbinical ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City and his yoga-teacher certification from the Yogic Physical Culture Academy in Los Cabos, Mexico. Shalva serves on the faculty at the Jewish Mindfulness Center of Washington and the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC, and leads musical prayer services for Adas Israel Congregation and Bet Mishpachah in Washington, DC. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Shalva lives in Reston, Virginia, with his wife and children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea on November 15, 2016

This book resonated with me in so many deep, unexpected ways. I have always thrived on my ambition--but I now recognize more than ever before that it can be a driving force behind my anxiety. AMBITION ADDICTION helped me recognize the symptoms of when my ambition is driving me towards unhealthy habi......more

Goodreads review by Savannah on December 04, 2016

There is a large chunk of "self help/improvement" books on the market and none of them really focus on doing too much. This book, Ambition Addiction is perfect for us MUST DO, MUST DO, MUST DO people. It's not to say that this book will fix everything with the snap of your fingers or once you read t......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on December 28, 2023

"The Ambition Addiction" by Benjamin Shalva is a refreshing take on the modern obsession with success. Shalva challenges the relentless pursuit of achievement and invites readers to reflect on the true meaning of a fulfilling life. With a blend of wit and wisdom, he shares personal anecdotes and off......more

Goodreads review by Tu Nan on October 09, 2020

About 70% Generic Assumptions & only 30% useful tips Very less in-depth insights and tips but verbose, ambiguous and generic assumptions. The first part of the books was boring. The middle part is a bit fun and useful. The last part is beat around the bush or repeat what he had said. Also this is abo......more

Goodreads review by Briayna on January 14, 2019

Much Needed. I loved this. And I needed to hear it. Despite my quest to reach my book goal for 2019 (thus affecting my reading pace), I slowed my reading of each page, to actually absorb what he was saying. Some of his suggestions are definitely corny (to me), but can be incredibly helpful for peopl......more

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