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The Nuance of Obsession and Passion
14:17 - 28:47 (14:30)
This podcast talks about how obsession and passion can be beneficial fuel for achieving great outcomes, but it's important to distinguish the difference between directing it towards something for the love of the process versus for status and winning.
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Young athletes often place a high level of trust in their coaches or authority figures, similar to the trust they have in their parents.
14:17 - 15:54 (01:37)
Summary
Young athletes often place a high level of trust in their coaches or authority figures, similar to the trust they have in their parents. This can lead to undue trust and vulnerability, especially if the athlete's identity is entirely wrapped around the sport.
ChapterThe Nuance of Obsession and Passion
Episode#517 - Steve Magness - How Elite Performers Build Toughness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Finding success or obsession at a young age can provide a competitive advantage, but also a vulnerability disadvantage as it becomes your entire world.
15:54 - 18:09 (02:14)
Summary
Finding success or obsession at a young age can provide a competitive advantage, but also a vulnerability disadvantage as it becomes your entire world. Setbacks or failures can pop that bubble, leaving individuals without any other knowledge or experiences to fall back on.
ChapterThe Nuance of Obsession and Passion
Episode#517 - Steve Magness - How Elite Performers Build Toughness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to achieving success without burning out is to have an intrinsic love for the process of creation and discovery, rather than being driven solely by the desire for status and success.
18:09 - 24:58 (06:49)
Summary
The key to achieving success without burning out is to have an intrinsic love for the process of creation and discovery, rather than being driven solely by the desire for status and success. This is exemplified by the greatest athletes and entrepreneurs, who are obsessed with the pursuit of mastery.
ChapterThe Nuance of Obsession and Passion
Episode#517 - Steve Magness - How Elite Performers Build Toughness
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode explores how great obsession or passion can fuel big ideas and projects, but it's important to have checks and balance to ensure they are pointed in the right direction and not obsessing over the wrong things.
24:58 - 28:47 (03:48)
Summary
This episode explores how great obsession or passion can fuel big ideas and projects, but it's important to have checks and balance to ensure they are pointed in the right direction and not obsessing over the wrong things.