A man of action forced into a state of thought is unhappy until he can get out of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An action-oriented person feels uncomfortable when forced to think instead of acting.
- In plain terms
- People who prefer doing things feel unhappy when they have to sit and think instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Actors dislike being forced to contemplate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you more action or thought oriented?
- How do you handle forced downtime?
Another view
Some action types can learn to enjoy reflection.
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