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)

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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.

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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hm, in an attempt to be succinct, I think it's a balance of making enough money to do the things I love, mastering my craft, and being surrounded by those I love.

I think the the last one requires taking a step back, but the first 2 require me to invest an extraodinary amount of time.

I think it depends on how you define success. So what does being successful by your 30s mean for you?

Just make sure you're directionally correct.