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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Sustainable Ambition by Kathy Oneto is a thought-provoking and practical guide for professionals seeking long-term success without sacrificing personal well-being. Challenging the myth of work-life balance, Oneto offers a fresh, empowering approach built on aligning your goals with your values and your current season of life. Drawing from research, interviews, coaching experience, and personal insight, she introduces a powerful framework that consists of the mantra: Right Ambition, Right Time, Right Effort. This helps readers evaluate their goals, prioritize wisely, and avoid burnout. With clarity and compassion, Oneto addresses the often-unspoken pressures of modern ambition, showing readers how to maintain drive while staying grounded. This is not about doing more, it’s about doing what matters in a way that is sustainable, fulfilling, and true to who you are.
Author Kathy Oneto has a way of writing that feels instantly inspirational, but also down to earth like a practical friend giving you advice, and this makes for a much-needed reframing of ambition that respects both personal growth and well-being. The caring tone that reminds us to look after ourselves is never at the expense of productivity and professionalism. Oneto’s framework is both strategic and adaptable, making it applicable to a wide range of life and career paths and ability levels that take into account whatever setbacks might come with your current stage of life. The organization of the book takes you through ideas with a great foundational buildup, and there’s a clear, encouraging voice that consistently empowers readers to embrace ambition through lots of exciting ideas that I wanted to try out immediately after reading. It’s also well-structured in the way you can just pick it up and take a bite-sized lesson with you for the day, which is ideal for busy professionals, creatives, and leaders ready to pursue success on their sustainable terms. Overall, Sustainable Ambition is a brilliant read that I’d highly recommend to anyone searching for success in their unique way.
