True success demands obsession, not just interest. If you want to rise above average, you have to go all in. In this episode of The Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore how to move from simply wanting success to fully embodying it. They reveal the stages of growth from interest to commitment to obsession, showing how consistent action, clear vision, and self-discipline bridge the gap between goals and results. Arash explains why drive outlasts motivation, how failure fuels progress, and why taking full responsibility is the ultimate path to transformation. He also reframes obsession as alignment with purpose rather than extremity, and explains why it’s the mindset behind every lasting achievement. Don’t miss out on this powerful conversation that challenges you to stop settling for good enough and live with the intensity that leads to true success!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The truth about obsession and why you can’t be half in or half out.
• Three levels of success: interest, commitment, and obsession.
• How repetition turns commitment into a “magnificent obsession.”
• Why “good enough” is the enemy of transformation.
• The difference between talking about goals and living your vision.
• Traits of each level: interest fades, commitment works, obsession transforms.
• How obsession eliminates fear of failure and fuels long-term growth.
• Redefining obsession as alignment with purpose, not unhealthy extremism.
• Drive vs. motivation: why drive lasts and motivation fades.
• Personal responsibility: no one can do the work or change your life for you.
• Today’s action step: identify where you’re interested, committed, or obsessed.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Voss Coaching Co

Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn
Voss Coaching Co on Instagram

Voss Coaching Co on Facebook

Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn

Mykie Stiller on Instagram
Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn

Arash Vossoughi on YouTube