Achievement-Striving (Conscientiousness facet)
A facet measuring goal-directed effort, ambition, and drive to succeed. High scorers are motivated by achievement; low scorers are satisfied with "good enough."
Achievement-striving is the ambition component of Conscientiousness. Unlike Orderliness (how you organize), this is about wanting to accomplish and excel.
High Achievement-striving: sets ambitious goals, works hard to reach them, measures progress, feels satisfaction from accomplishment. Low Achievement-striving: content with current situation, doesn't feel compelled to reach higher, less interested in recognition.
High Achievement-striving + low Neuroticism = sustained high performance. High Achievement-striving + high Neuroticism = anxiety-driven overwork and burnout risk. The healthiest profile combines moderate achievement-striving with good boundaries.
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