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RecklessPickle
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Do you need to be obsessed to be successful? Is it possible to have a “healthy” obsession? Currently in my mid 20s, and I feel like if I’m not obsessed I’m not gonna be where I want to be in my 30s. But at the same time I value a healthy lifestyle (been obsessed w games before and its mentally destructive)
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Ben - [C/x]
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Depends on one’s definition of “successful” and what being “obsessed” looks like to you. E.g., I have a close friend who’s definition of “successful” is getting an office job. I have another who’s definition is being worth $1B. They’re equally “obsessed” with their goal.
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RecklessPickle
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Fair. I think it's the environment. I'm surrounded by staff software engineers in their mid 30s. From what I understand, they loved and coded for fun a lot in their mid 20s. Feels like if I'm not "obsessed" like that, then I can't reach that level. But that demands sacrifice of other things in my life.
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Ben - [C/x]
@benersing
That’s fair. Why do you want to reach that level? If that is in fact what is required, it sounds like you may not actually enjoy it.
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RecklessPickle
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because its the most realistic trajectory with the professional/hard skills I currently have and makes a significant amount of money, I suppose? I think enjoyment is a pretty good insight, and something I have to ponder more. Maybe when I find something that I really want to work on, it will just come naturally
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