The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote defines insanity as repeating actions while expecting different outcomes, though attributed to Einstein it is often debated.
- In plain terms
- Doing the same thing twice and expecting change is foolish.
- What can you take from it?
- Change your approach if results do not improve.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is repetition useful and when is it harmful?
- How do you know when to stop?
Another view
The definition is simplistic and does not capture clinical definitions of mental illness.
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