All-striving mindset comes at a cost to mental wellness.

The key to keep inner peace is to harness your ambition.

The target of ambition has a stronger impact on mental health than ambition itself. (extrinsic makers vs. intrinsic goals)

Five research-backed ways to retrain ambition to feed mental health.

1. Prioritize your relationship. 2. Focus on the task, not the rewards. 3. Strive for growth. 4. Practice gratitude. 5. Don't try to monetize everything.