When mundane, lowly activities are at stake, too much insight is detrimental-far-sightedness errs in immediate concerns.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Overthinking small tasks is considered harmful.
- In plain terms
- Do not overthink simple things.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the task.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does insight fail?
Another view
Insight usually helps.
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