Philosophy

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)

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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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.

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

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.