In the 1818 novel, Victor Frankenstein obsessed on a single project: bringing a humanoid to life.
So he shut himself in his lab, working day and night for nearly two years. His cheeks turned pale. His body grew thin. He stopped writing to his father and his fiance. Victor ignored every letter he received, convinced that his work was more important than his personal duties.
He told himself that once the work was finished, he would make it up to them, and return to being a ‘normal’ family man.
But we all know how the story ends. The creature wanted more than what Victor could give. When Victor finally stopped feeding it, it didn’t just leave—it took everything he loved.
What projects are you obsessing about today?
You may be starting that great business idea.
Or buying that dream house.
Or getting into that marriage.
Go for it. But first, consider the cost. Because as Victor learned too late: It is much easier to bring a vision to life than it is to keep one alive.