
Life’s a weird thing. You spend half of it hustling and grinding, and the other half wondering what the hell it’s all for.
But some people? They skip the existential crisis entirely. It’s not because they’ve cracked the code to immortality or unlocked the secret to happiness. They just don’t bother with it.
And damn, that seems to work for them.
While us normal folks are busy contemplating the void or debating if this is all just some cosmic joke, the ambitious among us are doing what they do best—winning.
They push forward without pausing for a deep breath, and somewhere in that heady mix of ambition, focus, and ignorance, they find success.
No one wants to hear it, but I think it’s working.
So, what’s going on here? Why is it that some of the most driven people seem to sidestep those mind-bending questions that haunt the rest of us?
The truth is that existential thoughts might actually slow you down. Here are four reasons why.
1. Ambition is a Game, and You Can’t Win by Thinking About It Too Much
Ambition thrives on action, not contemplation. When you’re trying to climb a mountain, you don’t stop at the bottom to analyze the peak’s existential meaning.
You just start walking. Ambitious people are excellent at narrowing their focus and tuning out distractions. The nagging “what’s it all for?” thoughts are the very distractions that make you second-guess, slow down, or even turn back.
In a world where success is measured in the metrics of more—more money, more power, more accolades—the game is simple: play it hard, play it fast, and above all, play it without hesitation.
Pondering the meaning of existence doesn’t score points. It might even cost you a few.
Thought Process | Impact on Success |
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Existential Reflection | Paralyzes decision-making, breeds doubt |
Focused Action | Creates momentum, prioritizes results |
2. The World Isn’t Going to Stop for Your Angst
You can’t be at the top of the corporate ladder if you’re busy wondering what’s at the top of the universe. Some people are too distracted by the big “Why” to even notice that the game is being played right in front of them.
Ambitious individuals know this—they keep their eyes on the prize and off the abyss. The world keeps spinning, no matter how much you question it.
As they race ahead, those still lost in existential thought are left in the dust, contemplating the bigger picture while others collect trophies. It’s the classic case of “get lost in the details, and you miss the damn show.”
Action-Oriented Mindset | Outcome |
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Focus on Immediate Tasks | Maximized output, clearer goals |
Constantly Seeking Meaning | Paralysis by analysis, stunted growth |
3. Existential Thoughts Are a Luxury for the Privileged
Let’s be real. Existential dread is a luxury. It’s something that arises when you’ve got enough time to think. When you’re struggling to put food on the table, chasing your next paycheck, or hustling to meet deadlines, who has the time for “What does it all mean?” questions?
The ambitious are often too busy grinding to even entertain such thoughts.
On the flip side, once they’ve gained some traction—once they’ve achieved success—they’ve already become so conditioned to avoid those deep dives into meaninglessness that it no longer even enters their mental orbit.
They’ve bought into the grind and, for better or worse, the world rewards them for it.
Hustler’s Mindset | Focus |
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Survival and Progress | Can’t afford existential crises |
Reflective Thinking | Only possible with time and resources |
4. Deep Thought is a Rabbit Hole, and Ambition Doesn’t Have Time to Fall In
Deep thinkers are like folks who wander into a forest of ideas without a map. They get lost in the underbrush of “What’s the meaning of life?” and “What happens when we die?” and by the time they realize they’ve strayed, the world has moved on without them.
Ambition, on the other hand, is a road that never turns. You know where you’re going, even if you have no idea where you’ll end up.
Let’s face it: the truly ambitious don’t just avoid existential thoughts—they actively reject them.
They don’t care if life’s a meaningless cycle. They care about making it to the next rung of the ladder, about reaching the next level, and about doing it faster than the next person.
When you’re always sprinting, the question of “Why?” doesn’t have time to catch up.
Existential Reflection | Outcome |
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Too many questions | Disrupts focus, slows down progress |
Single-minded ambition | Unstoppable momentum, clear goals |
Conclusion: The Beauty of the Absurdity
At the end of the day, the ambitious have a gift—a gift most of us can only dream of. They don’t see the point in existentialism because they’ve already made their own point.
While the rest of us spend years looking for meaning, they find it in the hustle. In the chase. In the pursuit of something tangible, something that looks real in the here and now.
They don’t need to search for life’s meaning. They’re too busy living it.
But make not mistake about it – sooner or later the table turns. It’s unavoidable. And don’t be suprised if one day you see a previously ambitious person who’d converted to existentialism.
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