On the Road Again: This Time, at Simplify, Create, Inspire

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Ambition’s a tricky thing to get right.

Not enough is a waste of time. Too much is a big mistake.

Psychologist Timothy Leary said “women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.” Beloved author Maya Angelou’s take on ambition was this: “The desire to reach the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.”

Quip writer Cullen Hightower said “when performance exceeds ambition, the overlap is called success.” But according to a Hungarian proverb, “when ambition ends, happiness begins.”

🐅 Guest Post: Holly of Simplify Create Inspire, on her Dad

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There’s a temporary crush on your site when you’re named a Voice of the Year.

It takes you by surprise. You see your daily views hit absurd numbers. Numbers you’d be happy to have had in a month when you first start a blog. And the followers … you get lots of new followers.

I got some who didn’t even blog in English.

I got one during that hectic time whom I’m not sure ventured my way because of BlogHer at all. She entered her daughter in the kid selfie contest. And she was foreign – but luckily, I am fluent in Australian. Thanks Laurie.