Obsessed with Success: How Passion and Focus Drive Financial Freedom

Welcome to another episode of The Donkey and The Bee, where hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys dive deep into the intersections of marriage, entrepreneurship, and finances. Today’s topic? Obsessions— but not the creepy, Lifetime-movie kind. We're talking about being obsessed with your goals, financial freedom, and living an exceptional life.

Redefining Obsession
When you hear the word “obsession,” it often carries a negative connotation. But Brett and Laura want to reclaim the word. Obsession, when applied to the right goals, can be the fuel that changes the trajectory of your family’s future.

Think about athletes or artists who are heralded for their relentless drive—Tom Brady perfecting his throw, Taylor Swift honing her craft, or Imagine Dragons transforming their passion into worldwide success. Obsession is often celebrated in these contexts. So why is it frowned upon when it’s directed at financial freedom or building a business?

Being the Exception
As Brett puts it, being obsessed means being exceptional—being the exception to the rule. The world often encourages balance and warns against being “too much.” But achieving extraordinary results requires extraordinary effort. Whether it’s sports, parenting, or finances, the same principle applies: the people who are truly remarkable are often those who are unapologetically “freaks” about their craft.

For Brett and Laura, financial freedom was the goal that ignited their passion. At first, the aim was simple: retire early. But that transformed into a bigger dream—building something remarkable just to see how far they could go.

The Power of Focused Action
Obsession isn’t about plastering pictures of yachts and private jets on your vision board (though visualizing your goals can help). It’s about falling in love with the process—the actions that lead to the results.

Take Kobe Bryant, for example. He didn’t wake up a basketball legend. He practiced relentlessly, shooting hundreds of baskets daily. Obsession isn’t about the Lamborghini at the end of the road; it’s about the grind that gets you there.

Two Simple Steps to Fuel Your Obsession
To turn your obsession into tangible results, Brett and Laura recommend focusing on two essential steps:

Cut Out the Noise
To grow, you must make room for it. That means eliminating distractions and habits that don’t align with your goals. Brett and Laura cut out TV, weekend hangouts that drained their wallets, and other activities that didn’t contribute to their financial journey.

Ask yourself: What can you remove from your life to make space for your goals?

Double Down on Your Craft
Whatever your goal, identify the actions that will bring you closer to it—and commit to them daily. Whether it’s improving your sales skills, mastering your business, or developing a unique talent, get laser-focused on the actions that matter most.

Why Being "Weird" is Worth It
Society often rewards mediocrity while criticizing those who deviate from the norm. But as Laura says, “I’m glad I’m weird. I’m glad I’m not normal. I’m glad I’m on the road less traveled.”

Whether you’re scheming like the Imagine Dragons’ lyrics or building a legacy like Taylor Swift, being different isn’t just okay—it’s necessary. Embrace your “freak” status and let it fuel your journey toward financial freedom and success.

Final Thoughts
Being obsessed with a goal isn’t about achieving the flashy end result. It’s about loving the daily grind, the process, and the small wins along the way. So, what’s your obsession? What will you commit to mastering?

​As Brett and Laura remind us: The path to exceptional results starts with unapologetically being a freak about your goals.