How can I follow my dreams without upsetting my parents? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 12, 2009 - 31 answers

I'm struggling to cope with my older boyfriend... I'm 21 and he's 36. He jokes that we are both "really" 27. [more inside]
posted by brynna on Jun 10, 2009 - 17 answers

Should I continue trying to motivate my partner, ambition-wise? Should I try harder to encourage him / accept him for who he is, or is this a sign our values are just too different? [more inside]
posted by Weng on Sep 4, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm getting a law degree but I hate being adversarial. Any ideas for something fun to do with this degree? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 18, 2008 - 22 answers

How can a self-described "lazy" person develop really effective and successful long-term work habits? [more inside]
posted by itchi23 on Jun 3, 2008 - 22 answers

Are there any small or medium sized cites that are producing a disproportionate number of famous, ambitious, or motivated people? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on May 29, 2008 - 53 answers

Ambition vs. Altruism: How do you know if you are going "too far" in terms of self-interest or self-sacrifice? [more inside]
posted by uxo on May 8, 2008 - 22 answers

What is the (probably software related) job that I want called, and how can I get that job now rather than later? Obscenely lengthy explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 31, 2007 - 24 answers

How do I lose my sense of entitlement? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on May 18, 2007 - 26 answers

Is it a bad idea for me to stay with my girlfriend if I see no marriage potential for our relationship? For the record, we're both in our 30's and we've been together for about half a year. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2007 - 23 answers

Help me get out of a rut. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2006 - 13 answers

I unwisely coasted through college, and here I sit, one year later, Communication degree and 2.8 GPA, grinding it out from menial job to menial job. I'm not here to make excuses, but rather to make up for past mistakes, as I finally discovered that inner drive that's pushing for me to pursue a career in Law. Other than acing the LSATs and getting some law firm internships under my belt, what other sorts of steps can I take to buffer my standing before applying to Law school?
posted by Mach3avelli on Dec 6, 2005 - 16 answers

What motivated Bill Gates?
posted by ValveAnnex on Jul 23, 2005 - 19 answers

Suggestions for getting and staying mentally focused? [mi] [more inside]
posted by vraxoin on Jun 30, 2004 - 11 answers