The winners of any game are the people who continue to play even when the utility of winning decreases. You have an incredible advantage if you can harness your own obsessions in what you do.

08/09/2025 1 min

Listen " The winners of any game are the people who continue to play even when the utility of winning decreases. You have an incredible advantage if you can harness your own obsessions in what you do."

Episode Synopsis

This is a powerful take on what it means to truly succeed. It's not about the money, the fame, or the recognition. The real winners are those who are so passionate about what they're doing that the external rewards become secondary.This quote challenges the typical "win at all costs" mentality. Instead, it suggests that success comes from finding something you're so obsessed with that you'd do it for the pure joy of the game itself. When you harness that level of passion, your drive becomes a limitless resource, giving you a huge advantage over those who are just in it for the prize.What are you so obsessed with that you would do it for free?

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