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OBSESSION
To get to the top, you have to be obsessed. OBSESSION tells the stories of the world's most prolific people in culture and commerce. Their origin story, their daily routines, their life purpose. But these are typically not well-balanced people. They have an obsession that has seized them. Maybe it will become your obsession too.
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"Seeing the success of others makes it more likely for us to succeed"
Albert Bandura
the father of the self-efficacy theory
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Recent Episodes
Dr Shannon Klingman's 10-year obsession with body odor led to a $100M exit
Dr Shannon Klingman knew her new deodorant, Lume, could control body odor unlike any other product on the market. She just needed to get it out there. But she had no business experience. Development partners all turned her down. And she was 47 years old. It was all up to her. So she mortgaged her ho...
John Romero: video game designer (DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein)
This episode of the Obsession Podcast features a deep dive into the life and career of John Romero, a legendary figure in the world of video game design known for his work on iconic games like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake. Kiri is joined by Phillip Jackson, co-founder of Future Commerce, to whom ...
Gina Rinehart: Australia's Richest Person
Gina Rinehart made her billions as a mining magnate in the remote region of Western Australia. She inherited this business from her late father Lang Hancock, but you'd be quickly scolded for calling her an heiress. In fact, the Hancock mining empire was in very poor financial shape when Gina eventua...
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What people are saying
Motivating and informative
I love listening to these well-researched episodes that break down what it takes to be successful.
Fascinating
I enjoy hearing the origin stories of people who reached the top of their game. I always learn something new.
Great for biography lovers
I enjoy hearing the stories of people that I have heard about but don’t know the back story of. Interesting how important the role of timing was in their success.