DiscoverGood Life ProjectWhen Success Becomes Empty: Rediscovering Purpose Beyond Ambition | Jenn Romolini
When Success Becomes Empty: Rediscovering Purpose Beyond Ambition | Jenn Romolini

When Success Becomes Empty: Rediscovering Purpose Beyond Ambition | Jenn Romolini

Update: 2024-12-05
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Jenn Romolini was a high-powered editor who appeared to have it all - until a health crisis forced her to reevaluate her all-consuming ambition. In this candid conversation, Romolini shares her journey from corporate overachiever to redefining success on her own terms, as detailed in her memoir Ambition Monster. Discover how shifting her mindset allowed her to embrace what truly matters beyond professional accolades.


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When Success Becomes Empty: Rediscovering Purpose Beyond Ambition | Jenn Romolini

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