Definition Quote by Stephen Covey
“One thing's for sure. If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting. One definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expect different results.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Repeating the same actions while expecting different outcomes is futile.
In simple terms: Insanity is doing unchanged things and hoping for change.
Break patterns to achieve new results.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business processes
- personal habits
- organizational reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit are you repeating without success?
- How can you redesign the process for better outcomes?
Changing habits requires effort and resistance.