Midnight Note

The Bedtime of Ambition

The ambition will still be there in the morning, and you will be better able to carry it. Sleep. Nothing is gained by running the race in yo...

R Richard Nkwenti September 3, 2026 1 min read

Ambition Discipline

The ambition will still be there in the morning, and you will be better able to carry it. Sleep. Nothing is gained by running the race in your head.

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Richard Nkwenti

@TheEmperor · 2 days ago

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@TheEmperor · 2 days ago

Midnight Note

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