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He explains that obsession manifests as tunnel vision—an all-consuming focus where distractions are dismissed, and barriers do not exist. This mindset fuels the willingness to risk everything, even life itself, in pursuit of a goal, whether that be lifting a record weight or creating a successful film.
Willingness to Die for Goals
A recurring theme in Fletcher's narrative is the readiness to sacrifice everything to accomplish one's objectives. He recounts his own experience with powerlifting, pushing himself to dangerous limits with 6-700 pound bench presses and even risking his life during competitions. Fletcher openly admits that he was sometimes "pushing on death's door," but he considers those moments as his greatest victories.