A man may dwell so long upon a thought that it may take him prisoner.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prolonging on a single thought can trap a person mentally.
- In plain terms
- Thinking about one thing too much can take over your mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid obsession by limiting time spent on single thoughts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What thoughts keep you trapped?
- How do you break cycles?
Another view
Deep focus is sometimes necessary for complex problem solving.
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