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Moral Ambition

Moral Ambition

Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference
Business & EconomicsPolitics & Society
Pages
304
Published
2025
Language
English

Synopsis

Many people feel stuck in unfulfilling jobs, but there's an alternative: moral ambition. This concept redefines success not by personal gain, but by dedicating one's career to solving the world's most pressing problems. This book explores how shifting focus from individual achievement to societal benefit can lead to a more meaningful life and a lasting legacy.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InspiringInformativeThought-Provoking

Genres

Business & Economics Politics & Society Self-Help & Psychology Self-Help

About the author

R
Rutger Bregman

Rutger Bregman (born 1988) is a Dutch historian, bestselling author, and co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition. He gained international fame for his books Utopia for Realists, Humankind, and Moral Ambition, which advocate for universal basic income, innate human goodness, and redirecting talent toward solving the world's biggest problems. Born in Renesse, Netherlands, Bregman studied history at Utrecht University and UCLA. He transitioned into journalism, initially writing for De Volkskra...