text: Randy Gardner drive & ambition
  Once Randy Gardner sets his mind on a goal, his dedication, determination, and commitment are extraordinary. Gardner pursues his ambitions tenaciously and will stubbornly refuse to give up, let go, or be influenced in any way. Like Aesop's tortoise, Randy labors patiently and steadfastly until he achieves what he wants - or until it is clear beyond a shadow of a doubt that all is lost. He is a reliable, consistent and productive worker, and he often shoulders more of the workload than his co-workers, usually without complaint. He often ends up with the nitty-gritty work. He prefers a regular routine, with definite hours and clearly defined responsibilities and tasks. In fact, establishing a pattern or routine is very important to his success because once he gets started in a certain direction, it is easy for Randy Gardner to kept to that path. Getting started is more difficult. Randy Gardner has a lazy, comfort-loving side and there is often a good deal of inertia for him to overcome before Gardner gets going; but once he gets a momentum going, his energy level is strong and steady.
  He is interested in concrete results and solid, practical achievements. Randy Gardner needs to have some tangible product or contribution to show for his efforts, and cannot be content with only intangible rewards (such as having a good time, learning, or spiritual enrichment). Material well-being and security is also a large factor in determining what he does. Randy's stamina and persistence are his greatest assets, but they can also work against him; he can get caught in a rut and refuse to seize new opportunities. Randy Gardner also tends to play it safe, and to limit himself as a result.
  Gardner is attracted to feisty, dynamic, strong-willed people, and he seems to need a healthy dose of fireworks in his personal relationships. Randy Gardner can be very combative, or get involved with people who are. Ideally Randy will join forces with people who are energetic and ambitious, but not too domineering or aggressive.
  Randy Gardner has an adventurous, entrepreneurial spirit and the instincts to achieve major success. Competition and rivalry spur Randy Gardner on to do his best and push past his limits. He enjoys taking initiative and has positive expectations that generate positive results. At times, however, Randy Gardner is overconfident, cocky and vainglorious. Sports and business are both suitable arenas for Gardner.
  Intensely restless, dynamic and energetic, he is always on the go. When Randy Gardner wants something, he wants it NOW, and he acts decisively and impulsively, albeit sometimes hastily and prematurely. Impatient, high-strung, and often nervous and tense, Randy finds it difficult to slow down, pace himself or relax. He is fiercely individualistic and independent, self-willed and intolerant of restraints and restrictions imposed by others. Randy Gardner has a reckless disregard for authority and can be extremely rebellious. Cooperating with others is not Gardner's strong point! He is often brutally frank and abrupt with people, and can be quite impersonal when he is pursuing a desired goal. He may demonstrate an explosive temper when his will is blocked. Randy Gardner has a superabundance of energy and he needs a great deal of personal freedom to do things in his own style and at his own pace.
  He is quite passionate, loves children, and is inclined to wish for a large family. In fact, Randy Gardner is likely to become completely bound up in his marriage and family life.
  His aspirations in life are likely to be quite unusual, extraordinary or ahead of their time. Randy Gardner is a nonconformist who insists on doing things his own way and follows a zigzag path toward his ambitions.
  Rebelling against authority seems to be one aspect of his life's plan. Randy Gardner simply cannot force himself into a pre-cast mold of any kind.
  Happiness and fulfillment in Randy's career are likely because he gives his all to it and will not make the sorts of compromises that others feel compelled to make in order to succeed. Self-expression and being his own person are very important to Gardner.
  Randy Gardner's father or another important man in his life is likely to be of tremendous help to him. His relationships with superiors and those in a position to boost his career are usually excellent.
  In many ways Randy's rise in the world is an easy one, aided by his personal charm and attractiveness, his ability to please people and his excellent social instincts. Artistic ambitions are another manifestation of such.
  Randy Gardner seems to lack the drive needed to deal with situations and depends a lot on his subconscious insights. Gardner's energy tends to be a bit low and feelings of hopelessness and inferiority may plague Randy quite often.
  Although Randy Gardner vigorously pursues his own interests, he can work together with others just as energetically. He is a fighter, a good colleague and a comrade in arms. Very active in the career world, Randy stands up for work and is willing to fight for it.