"Obsession is the single most wasteful human activity, because with an obsession you keep coming back and back and back to the same question and never get an answer"

This quote by Norman Mailer speaks to the futility of obsession. When we become obsessed with something, we keep returning to the exact same question, however never get an answer. We become so focused on the question that we forget to look for the response. This can be a huge wild-goose chase and energy, as we are not making any development. It can likewise be mentally draining pipes, as we end up being frustrated with our absence of progress. We can end up being so obsessed that we forget to take an action back and look at the bigger picture. We can become so concentrated on the details that we miss out on the larger photo. Fascination can be a harmful thing, as it can result in a perpetual cycle of frustration and disappointment. It is important to remember to take an action back and take a look at the larger picture, and to not end up being too consumed with any one thing.