The most interesting things are usually produced by someone working, and leading a team, relentlessly for a long time. The best source of relentlessness is obsession.
Many people “have that dog in them,” but it won’t come out until they’ve embraced their obsession.
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The most interesting things are usually produced by someone working, and leading a team, relentlessly for a long time. The best source of relentlessness is obsession. Many people “have that dog in them,” but it won’t come out until they’ve embraced their obsession. David… Show more
“It's tough to be good at something you're not interested in. It's nearly impossible to be great at something you're not obsessed with.”
Brain Food: Maximum Flexibility
Related to this, I’ve been thinking a lot about obsession, relentlessness, and near-unachievable goals. What makes someone able to reach heights others view as impossible? What makes some better suited for pursuits involving a singular focus?
The answer seems to be: a capacity for intensity. Intensity is a derivative of focus. The word intense
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“Without positive obsession, there is nothing at all.” —Octavia Butler33
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“It's tough to be good at something you're not interested in. It's nearly impossible to be great at something you're not obsessed with.”