75% of Americans still see ambition as very important for success, according to research by sociologist Scott Schieman.

Despite a rising narrative of anti-ambition in recent years, research by sociologist Scott Schieman indicates that a significant majority of American workers still value ambition and hard work as essential for success. While the belief in these values has slightly declined since 1987, 75% still regard ambition as very important, and 77% see hard work in the same light. This suggests that the pro-work message from figures like Kamala Harris resonates with many Americans, countering trends like "quiet quitting."

October 15, 2024
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