Being obsessed is generally not a good thing. The main reason it’s not good is it leaves little or no room for reflection. The thing you’re obsessed with isn’t being put into context.

Obsession can be seductive, because it can make you feel good. But it’s also likely to cause you a lot of trouble.

Obsession isn’t the same as focus. Obsession is a type of self-deception. Focus is like seeing things with higher resolution—deep insight into a particular subject.