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Freelance writing motivation

I guess its fair to say that this is a well trodden topic, and one that not only applies to freelance writers.

Motivation is an important factor in success.  The will to succeed, and the desire to win, and all the other well known associated terms all fall under the umbrella of motivation.

Recently, I had a discussion with a friend of mine about ambition, and how it would appear outwardly that I had none, especially to certain colleagues at my boring mundane day job, but in actuality, my ambitions lay in the direction of writing, and right now, freelance writing. 

In my experience the ambition, desire, and the front to "stab a colleague in the back", is highly valued in many work places.  More so than honest endevour and hard work, and I have to wonder why this is.  Surely, you are showing more loyalty towards the company by working hard for it, and trying to do a good job, than by portraying a person or persons to the boss as doing something wrong?

I can understand how people get ahead by claiming credit for other people, or peoples endeavours, but this "stab one in the back" ethos is one I simply don't understand. 

Perhaps, I'd have a better opinion of my mundane day job if the rewards were distributed to those who worked hard, instead of going to those that wielded the knife, hmmm...