Making a name for oneself takes effort and determination, which young people with ambition have plenty of. As a teenager or young person, figuring out plans for the future can be stressful and confusing. But as a young person, once the future is figured out, it’s hard for that force  to be stopped.

With young people comes energy, hopefulness, and an entire future ahead of them. Young ambition is unmatched, as demonstrated in artists such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Britney Spears, and Taylor Swift, who all began their largely successful careers at a young age.

While other factors play into the success of these artists, such as money and rare opportunities, these artists were determined and knew they had the talent to complete the journey into success.

Aretha Franklin began her career in the gospel choir of her church, and began performing in various churches at the age of 14. When Franklin turned 18, she decided to record pop music and had built a strong following and reputation within just a few years.

Without the confidence and bravery she had to take the step and record her own music, she may not have flourished into the talented Queen of Soul that we all know and love today.

With this being just one of many examples of young ambition carrying someone to success, it’s no surprise that those with an ambitious nature are known to make names for themselves.