July 6, 2010 50 Comments

Ambition Flowchart

ambition flowchart

Replace the word “blogging” with most pursuits.

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  • http://newyorkcityfeelings.blogspot.com NewYorker

    awesome dude ! ;)

  • http://bowmanmarketing.com Scott Bowman

    Powerful words: Will “more” benefit you? Yes / No

    This is where Goals come in. When you have well defined goals, the question moves to “Did I hit my mark?”. Hitting your goal frees you to spend your energy on the next goal.

  • http://mikemcsharry.com/ mikemcsharry

    Brilliant – simple things are brilliant and brilliant things are simple

  • Avi Aharon

    Hey,
    Tried to share this, but the image itself is not displayed (for example, on FB).

  • Avi Aharon

    Hey,
    Tried to share this, but the image itself is not displayed (for example, on FB).

  • http://linkedin.com/in/joesorge Joe Sorge

    Perfectly simple!
    I also have a sneaking suspicion that “more” will also likely benefit “others”.

  • Tim

    Chris, you missed the step that path most bloggers take:
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30679982&…

  • http://www.ubiquitense.com ubiquit

    Nice and simple. How about a dip in the middle – most bloggers may call it the dormant phase.

  • http://twitter.com/MattYoungMedia Matt Young

    I was going to writer a shorter blog today? Should I blog on my wedding day? Discuss…?

  • http://www.chilesadvertising.com Lawton Chiles

    I love this-so clear. And so easy a 5 year old could follow it. (Maybe?)

  • http://www.twitter.com/annaundercover AnnaUndercover

    Bookmarked.

  • http://twitter.com/Naeem705 Balal Naeem

    Nice Post. Thanks for sharing.

    Best

  • http://justinmwhitaker.com justinmwhitaker

    That is so simple, and yet…it pretty much sums up all the lifehack/GTD/Productivity blogs in one image.

    Way to kill an industry Chris! LOL.

  • Guest

    So much praise for this post. What am I missing?

  • http://www.danieldecker.net Daniel Decker

    Sometimes the simple things are the most powerful.

  • http://www.stellarpointgroup.com Go2Mach2

    Thanks Chris…

    I would add one more question…Can the experiences of others help me to do more?

    We all need to rely on more than just ourselves to achieve the best in everything….

  • http://chrisbrogan.com Chris Brogan

    Sometimes, it's the simple things that turn us on.

  • http://higheredcareercoach.com/ Sean Cook

    I love the simplicity.

  • Bonshaff

    I love the chart. Everyone should make a copy and hang it in their bedroom so they can see it first thing in the morning. It's a great way to start the day.

  • http://twitter.com/abonde Allen Bonde

    Maybe it's my western MA liberal upbringing…but I keep thinking this should say 'will “more” benefit others!'

  • http://twitter.com/surekhapillai Surekha Pillai

    the simple things gain multi dimension especially when pointed out by the brogans :)

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  • http://bigtentdigital.com Alex

    Seems a little light. Perhaps the creator of this flowchart wasn't feeling very ambitious at the time of its creation?

  • http://chrisbrogan.com Chris Brogan

    Let me know what you'd add. Heck, if I were you, I'd blog it. : )

  • http://www.ricardobueno.com Ricardo Bueno

    Chris: simple but effective. I really dig the flowchart and see how to use it in a couple of different ways.

  • http://www.wellplannedweb.com/blog/ Deana Goldasich

    I love this. As I think about what I insert, I keep wanting the flowchart to be loop. Assuming my asnwer is “Yes” to the last question, shouldn't I go back to “Did I do it” … and re-evaluate the benefit, etc. I want a loop. Or maybe I'm just loopy as it's the end of the day. Thanks for making me think (perhaps too hard) tonight, Chris! :)

  • Megan Saulsbury

    This is great! Such an easy, helpful tool to help us stay on track and push ourselves to do more.

  • http://twitter.com/Wordful Charles Bohannan

    Pretty straightforward stuff. I like the abrupt dead ends you can run into by not pursuing the most productive path.

  • http://twitter.com/OhMishka Michelle Buettner

    This is amazing. Simple and accurate- I love it.

  • http://www.websitebegin.com Joe Boyle

    Great flowchart, Chris! I love how the other two options just end. There isn't much you can do if you don't give it your 110%.

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    Love this! Reminds me of a cartoon video a past colleague made about working or not working hard in high tech corporate America. The answer for his was you get the same result in corporate if you work your butt off or you don't!

    Hmmm… for blogging and what most of us do online to me it comes down to objectives, strategy and content. If it's not satisfying an objective with a measurable goal.. then why do it?

  • http://www.superdumbsupervillain.com/ superdumb

    This is exactly why I haven't blogged in a week.

  • http://www.martinkoss.com/ Martin Koss

    At first glance it does 'seem a little light' but… without consulting Chris – I would suggest that the above is a suggested 'starting point' – a foundation, if you like. You've got to start with 'a' question and the most effective starting question is often a very simple one (did you do it / did you enjoy doing it / was it fun / what was it / if you had to do it all again, would you).

    You could add loads of questions into the 'flow' like: Did you enjoy the 'whatever'? Was 'it' helpful to others? Would doing 'more' add more value to other people's lives / businesses? Was 'it' cost-effective? Did 'it' achieve it's objective? What would I (my business) need to do in order to be more effective with 'it' or to empower others by doing more of 'it'? Did 'it' have the desired outcome for you / others?

    So many options that depend entirely on you and your own unique, individual 'ambition' as to how deep you analyze 'it' and how well 'it' is working for you and towards you goals whether it is a personal ambition or a business ambition.

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  • http://www.ryanhanley.com/about Ryan Hanley

    Not to stroke Chris but I think the “light” feel allows the user to fill in what pertains to their particular situation…

    Is Yes success? Which Yes means success? Is No necessarily bad?

    That's how I view…

    Thanks,

    Ryan H., http://www.RyanHanley.com

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  • http://homeloanninjas.com homeloan_ninja

    i love the simplicity. if you can't figure this out….well, i guess you need a different flow chart

  • http://nathanhangen.com/blog Nathan Hangen

    If we're really doing what benefits us, then others will benefit as a result.

  • http://nathanhangen.com/blog Nathan Hangen

    you said “the Brogans,” I'm thinking of a new TV show :)

    Live with the Brogans lol

  • http://nathanhangen.com/blog Nathan Hangen

    you said “the Brogans,” I'm thinking of a new TV show :)

    Live with the Brogans lol

  • http://www.doverdelawaremaps.com Doverdelawarewriter

    maybe the question should be Will more blogging benefit others? Maybe.

  • Stephen Smith

    Simple and to the point! Gotta love when a flowchart almost doesn't need to be charted!

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    Simple and straight. Now I just need to follow it and all will be well. Great Post!

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