What's a word for "desire to improve myself"?

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Solution 1:

You could say you have an aspiration for self-improvement.

A strong desire for high achievement.

Solution 2:

You could use better myself and get better.

I don't study, I want to better myself.

I'm sad but I want to get better.

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