1. Ambition is a positive, desirable trait in a person.
I do agree that ambition is a positive, desirable trait in a person to a point. I think it is necessary for a person to be ambitious to be successful in life. On the other hand, too much ambition and lust for power or wealth could lead to the downfall of a person. There are also many aspects in which we use ambition such as political, monetary, and competition among many other uses which leads to ambition being applied in many different ways. I think that ambition is a good thing as long as it is controlled and used in moderation.
2. If you are in a position of power, you are happy.
I strongly disagree that being in a position of power makes you happy. If anything, I would think that being in a position of power would make a person unhappy and stressful. Being in a position of power requires tough leadership decisions which create tension. Power also costs people their freedom especially depending on how powerful they are for safety or time reasons. I think despite the few pros of power, they come at a great cost.
John, I agree with you on your opinion of ambition. For the position of power I think its either or, because some people in power could enjoy seeing the difference they make in their community.
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