Before Breakfast Make life more sustainable, with Kathy Oneto
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Jun 4, 2025 Kathy Oneto, author of *Sustainable Ambition*, is a life work strategist dedicated to helping professionals find balance and fulfillment. She discusses how to blend work and personal life sustainably, emphasizing conscious consumer choices and community involvement. Kathy introduces the concept of sustainable ambition, grounded in personal values and meaningful actions. She explores the importance of energy management, adjusting ambitions with life stages, and the power of routines. Practical tips for adopting a sustainable lifestyle round out this insightful conversation.
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Defining Sustainable Ambition
- Sustainable ambition means staying engaged in work and life over time without sacrificing oneself.
- It focuses on aligning right ambitions, timing, and effort for resilience.
Three Pillars of Sustainable Ambition
- Align the right ambition with your internal motivators, focus efforts on what matters now, and apply strategic effort.
- Avoid pursuing goals driven by external rewards, doing it all, or constant drive.
Ambition Ebbs and Flows
- Ambition naturally fluctuates based on life stages and circumstances.
- Dialing ambition down temporarily is normal and not a character flaw.
