[hnthrowaway0315]

Long term motivation is a very, very rare characteristics. I'd say it is almost born or influenced by childhood experience, not grown.

[svantana]

Artist 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.

[hnthrowaway0315]

Indeed. Sometimes I do hope that I have certain kind of characteristics that boost focus. Maybe even a mental illness can fit the bill.

[wilkommen]

I never thought about it like this. This really helped me, thanks.