The Cost of Ambition | Miroslav Volf
Miroslav Volf
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15 September 2025
24 September 2025
The story of Cain and Abel is the perfect cautionary tale for ambition, according to theologian Miroslav Volf, as it illustrates the difference between striving for excellence and striving for superiority. Volf explores how our constant comparison to others can lead to a sense of inadequacy and even destructive behavior. It's a powerful reminder that true ambition comes from within, not from the need to be better than someone else. Join our growing community of 45,000+ listeners and be notified of new episodes of Templeton Ideas. Subscribe today: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/templeton-ideas-podcast/id1676100611 Subscribe to the John Templeton Foundation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnTempletonFoundation To learn more, visit https://www.templeton.org and follow us on social media! X/Twitter: https://x.com/templeton_fdn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templetonfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TempletonFoundation LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/jtflinkedin
