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Long term motivation is a very, very rare characteristics. I'd say it is almost born or influenced by childhood experience, not grown.
by hnthrowaway0315 5y ago
Long term motivation is a very, very rare characteristics. I'd say it is almost born or influenced by childhood experience, not grown.
- svantana 5y agoArtist Jenny Holzer wrote in 1999: "Monomania is a prerequisite of success", that quote has stuck with me. Most people (myself included) get distracted and change focus easily, which I think is healthy, but being long-term obsessed probably helps your chances of being really successful in late capitalism.
- wilkommen 5y agoI never thought about it like this. This really helped me, thanks.
- hnthrowaway0315 5y agoIndeed. Sometimes I do hope that I have certain kind of characteristics that boost focus. Maybe even a mental illness can fit the bill.