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Obsession beats discipline - go all-in on your craft until you either die or get reborn.
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“Obsession is not what you want to do. Obsession is what you need to do.”
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What It Means
True obsession is not preference but compulsion. There is no choice involved for the obsessed.
Why It Matters
Distinguishes hobby interest from true calling. The obsessed do not choose; they must.
When It's True
When trying to identify if something is your true path. When questioning commitment.
When It's Risky
When used to justify destructive behavior. When need becomes addiction rather than calling.
How to Apply
1
Test: Can you choose not to do this? If hard, it is obsession
2
Direct the compulsion productively
Example Scenario
“Artist cannot stop creating even when it makes no money. That is need, not want. That is obsession.”
Posted: 2026