@zachpogrob
Obsession beats discipline - go all-in on your craft until you either die or get reborn.
“Evil is whatever distracts.”
What It Means
Distraction is not neutral but actively destructive. Anything that pulls attention from mission is a force working against you.
Why It Matters
Reframes casual time-wasting as moral failure. Makes distraction visceral and personal rather than abstract.
When It's True
When you have clear mission and limited time. When distractions are genuinely substituting for meaningful work.
When It's Risky
When applied too rigidly to all non-work activity. When it creates inability to rest or maintain relationships.
How to Apply
Post where you will see it during weak moments
Use as pattern interrupt when reaching for phone
Example Scenario
“About to open Twitter for the 10th time today. Recall the quote. The framing makes the action feel genuinely wrong, not just unproductive. Phone goes away.”
Posted: 2025