Appetizer #1 Ambition

I can't express first how Happy I am to introduce my Menu for Success to all women who want to have success in every area of their lives.
The menu consists of:

Appetizers -food for thought
Sandwiches - challenges and struggles we have
Main Course served with self-esteem, knowledge and self discipline
Desserts - extra curricular activities, such as hobbies or a great getaway
Drinks -Satisfaction to wash it all down

So as not to bore you with all of my small talk, I am going to start as we do in a restaurant, (if some desire) with appetizers. The first appetizer (and there are thirteen in all) for discussion is Ambition. Ambition is defined as- a strong desire to succeed.

If we so desire, we can be ambitious about obtaining a degree, or pursuing that perfect job; once we get the degree, or -----------

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