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Obsession vs. focus

  • Set a clear, time-constrained goal and create a plan to achieve it, involving accountability from peers or social circles.
  • Understand the difference between healthy focus and harmful obsession in pursuit of goals.
  • Focus allows you to execute plans diligently without skipping vital steps like training sessions unless absolutely necessary.
  • Obsession overextends focus to the detriment of personal health and relationships, often disregarding life events and causing excessive stress.
  • Maintaining balance and managing focus without crossing into obsession is crucial for long-term success and health in any endeavor.
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