Is having ambition or lack there of hereditary or is it how someone's raised?

[TipsyMcStagga]

I always find it crazy when I see people who are willing to just lie around and let others take care of them instead of going out and doing something with themselves. Discuss

 

[two one supreme]

Interesting question. I would tend to think its learned behavior. My brother and I grew up in separate households. Same genes, much different outlook on life. I'll go with nurture rather nature.

 

[soltheman]

I'd say that it's very much so the way that someone is raised. People who come from nothing have made a lot out of themselves (Look at Bill Clinton, athletes, artists, businessmen, etc.) I think that hereditary plays a very small role in someone's ambition.

A lot more to do with how they are raised, what people tell them, etc.

 

[the kid fiasco]

Interesting. I think its how ones brought up & raised. They depend on others & are cutting corners and achieving the success. Why have a motive to be ambitious when it comes for free no work involved.

Theres alot of breakdowns to this.. some are too scared as well & listen to people thinking they won't amount to anything. So why try?

Being ambitious is like a saturday morning chore for some people.. easily just drop it and proceed to sleep in.

This is a solid thread.

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

I agree as well that it's probably a learned behavior but not necessarily from the family. I know plenty of parents who worked hard and raised "bums" or "deadbeats". On the flip side, I know whole families who strive for nothing and are fine with getting gov't assistance and not wanting anything more for themselves or their kids. Guess I'm just wondering if there's a gene that controls your ambition and life outlook...

 

[|A-Man|]

Ambition to me is caused by how your raised, definitely not hereditary especially the lack of it. Doubt it's genetic too.

 

[youngdoc]

I think both play a role but environment plays a larger role because if you catch someone at a young age you can raise them to work hard even if it's not in their nature plus you can give them the opportunities

 

[pharelfor3]

I dont know. MY little brother is the most ambituous person I know.

Me i'm content to work a job I hate and drink my problems away. Nature vs Nurture I guess

 

[jthagreat]

nature vs nurture ?