#006: The Ambition Dilemma
Words I believe: Unchecked ambition doesn’t just drive you forward it can drive you into doing things without any rhyme or reason.
The Ambition Dilemma
More coaches are walking away.
Not because they failed—because they burned out.
Sabbaticals. Shutdowns. Back to 9–5.
It’s happening more than people are willing to admit.
And here’s what most won’t say:
Burnout isn’t just physical exhaustion.
It’s emotional depletion, fear, and pressure with no room to breathe.
It’s what happens when:
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Everything depends on you
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Boundaries don’t exist
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Growth comes at a personal cost
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You’re doing more but feeling less
Personal story:
I don’t talk about this often because it’s easier to let success look clean from the outside.
But last October, something wasn’t right.
On paper, my business was thriving.
Multi-6 figures. Happy clients. More freedom than I’d ever had.
But inside?
I felt restless.
Ambition had me chasing more when I already had everything I wanted.
Instead of celebrating, I pushed.
And almost recreated the same burnout I thought I had escaped.
That’s the Ambition Dilemma:
Ambition is a gift until it turns you into someone who’s always chasing, never arriving.
Here’s the fix:
You don’t need less ambition.
You need a better container for it.
Reflective questions to ask yourself:
(Answer them honestly—your next breakthrough is in here.)
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What would true satisfaction feel like for me?
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Where am I letting ambition outrun my joy?
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What boundaries am I afraid to set?
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Is my business expanding my life—or consuming it?
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What does “enough” actually mean to me?
As promised, growth in under a minute.
If you’re ready to run a business that brings you joy instead of stealing it
Let’s simplify, realign, and get you back to loving your business.
Honor your ambition. Protect your peace.
— Valincia
PS: Growth shouldn’t feel like survival. You can build something different—and better.
PPS. I’m so excited to announce I’ve been awarded “Top 15 Coaches in Dallas in 2025”. Check out the full article here: https://influencedigest.com/coaching/top-coaches-dallas-2025/
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