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Year of Obsession Framework

Reusability

A commitment strategy where you choose one area to become completely obsessed with for an entire year, believing that singular focus can create life-changing results

How It Works

Concentrates all discretionary time, energy, and mental resources on one domain, creating exponential rather than linear progress through compound effort

Components

1

Choose one obsession domain (fitness, business, skill, relationship)

2

Say no to most other discretionary activities

3

Structure daily routines around the obsession

4

Measure progress religiously

5

Find community around your obsession

When to Use

When you want to make a significant breakthrough in one area, when feeling scattered across too many priorities, or when seeking identity transformation

When Not to Use

When basic life maintenance is struggling, during major life transitions, or if you have non-negotiable commitments in multiple areas

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Choosing multiple obsessionsNot saying no to other opportunitiesPicking something you're not genuinely passionate aboutNeglecting basic health and relationships completely

Example

Someone obsessed with fitness for a year might work out daily, read only fitness books, listen only to fitness podcasts, join fitness communities, and measure every metric