@zachpogrob
Obsession beats discipline - go all-in on your craft until you either die or get reborn.
“A human life should be dedicated to one core thing.”
What It Means
The highest life is one of singular devotion. Renaissance man is a cope.
Why It Matters
Challenges the narrative of balance and variety. Creates permission for obsessive dedication.
When It's True
When you have found your thing and need to commit fully. When variety is excuse for commitment-phobia.
When It's Risky
When the one thing is genuinely wrong. When dedication becomes inability to pivot.
How to Apply
Identify your core thing
Structure entire life around it
Example Scenario
“Person realizes they have been spreading thin across interests. Commits fully to one. Life gains meaning.”
Posted: 2026
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