Aspiration to Fuel Your Ambition
Two of my favorite words in the English language are aspiration and ambition. At first glance, it appears these two words mean the same thing. However, I like to look at these two words from the perspective of motivations.
An aspiration would come from your intrinsic (inner) motivations whereas your ambition would come from your extrinsic (external) motivations.
You aspire to do something because of passion and purpose. Your aspirations provide growth and energy. That growth an energy can then fuel your ambitions to become a political leader, a millionaire, an executive, a celebrity, etc.
In short, having aspirations help you enjoy the journey on your way to achieve your ambitions.