Good thing Quote by Annette Bening
“Once I get on something, once I have something that I'm working on, then I become very obsessive. In a good way. I mean,... is there a positive way to say obsessive? It's a good thing and if you're out there and you're working on something right now and you're crazed and you're up in the middle of the night, or you can't stop thinking about it, or you have to keep reading other things about the subject that you're working on or whatever. That's good and I think that's necessary creatively.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Creative Process” documentary, 2019
Intense focus on a project can become obsessive, which is beneficial for creative output.
In simple terms: Obsessive focus fuels creativity.
Key Takeaway
Channel obsession productively.
Themes
creativity
obsession
productivity
Mood
passionate
intense
Type
psychological
creative
When to use this quote
- writing
- painting
- research projects
Key Concepts
psychology of focus
creative workflow
Questions to Reflect On
- When does focus become unhealthy?
- How to balance obsession and rest?
A Different Perspective
Obsessiveness may lead to burnout.
