Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fanaticism is defined by intense effort directed at a goal that has been lost or forgotten.
- In plain terms
- Fanatics work hard but have forgotten why they started.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure you remember your aim before doubling your efforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your aim?
- How do you measure effort?
Another view
The definition excludes those who remember their aim but choose to redouble efforts for valid reasons.
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