My hero keeps coming up with these elaborately justified schemes. He's delusional. He does redouble his efforts when he loses sight of his aims.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He depicts a character who justifies failing plans with complex logic but keeps doubling down despite losing sight of goals.
- In plain terms
- A dreamer keeps making excuses for bad plans and working harder while confused.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deception can fuel relentless effort even when the goal is lost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does persistence become delusion?
- How do we correct course?
Another view
It simplifies human motivation by ignoring valid reasons for persistence.
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