The Cut

work 9/6/2017

The Ambition CollisionA generation raised to chase professional success is confronting a dead end.

By Lisa Miller

blonde ambition 9/6/2017

Reese Witherspoon Wants to Change How We Perceive Ambitious Women“We have to do our part to change the idea that a woman with passion and ambition is out only for herself.”

By Madeleine Aggeler

advice 5/31/2017

Ask Polly: How Do I Escape My Professional Envy?Remember that the targets for your jealousy are irrelevant.

By Heather Havrilesky

ambition 1/12/2017

25 Famous Women on Impostor Syndrome and Self-DoubtNatalie Portman, Lupita Nyong’o, Tavi Gevinson, and more on how they’ve learned to use it for success.

By Julie Ma

election 2016 4/7/2016

The Sanders Campaign’s Sexist New Argument: Hillary Tries Too HardAmbition is only a problem when it shows up in women.

By Rebecca Traister

ambition 11/4/2015

I Hope I Never Get Over My Impostor SyndromeHow would I get anything done without it?

By Molly Fischer

advice 8/26/2015

Ask Polly: Why Is Everyone Succeeding Except Me?Put your ego aside and figure out what makes you happy.

By Heather Havrilesky

secrets of the unambitious and successful 6/20/2014

When You’re Megan Fox, Success Finds You“I’ve never been an extraordinarily ambitious girl or career-oriented.”

By Maggie Lange