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)

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

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I don't confidently know all the answers but I would reframe your mindset as being incredibly driven. Obsessed is defined as being controlled by a powerful force. If you are incredibly driven, you are in control but can still aggressively pursuing the first 2. The people who love you will love you for being driven!

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.