The Gray Area with Sean Illing Do you have moral ambition?
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May 12, 2025 
Rutger Bregman, a historian and author of 'Moral Ambition,' believes in prioritizing moral achievements over traditional success metrics. He discusses the disillusionment many feel when personal ambition doesn't align with societal good. Bregman suggests that making moral ambition fashionable can lead to meaningful change. He emphasizes embracing impactful causes, like climate change, and critiques the narrow views of moral progress. The conversation is a compelling invitation to redefine success through a lens of ethical responsibility and collective well-being.
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Wasted Talent in Meaningless Jobs
- Many workers feel their jobs lack social meaning, wasting vast talent pools.
- Redirecting talent towards significant global problems can increase societal impact and personal fulfillment.
Start with Contribution, Not Passion
- Don't start your career by chasing personal passion.
- Begin by asking how you can contribute most and passion will follow.
Doctor Turns Charity Founder
- Lucia Coulter shifted from NHS doctor to founding a charity tackling lead exposure.
- She married her healthcare skills with a high-impact cause and became passionate about it.
