Persistence or Insanity? Where Is the Fine Line?
A gentle reminder: Stay persistent, but never let persistence become blind repetition.There is a saying: “Do something valuable. Keep doing it. Then let time reward your efforts.” Einstein is widely associated with another thought: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” One advocates persistence. The other warns against blind repetition. But perhaps they are not contradictory. The difference lies in whether we are evolving. Stay committed to the direction, but never become trapped by the method. Repeating an action is not the same as improving it. Persistence gives us consistency; reflection gives us progress. Time may reward persistence, but it does not necessarily reward stubbornness. True long-term thinking is not about doing the same thing a thousand times. It is about becoming better with every attempt. So, are you staying committed to a worthwhile journey, or simply repeating what feels familiar? Note: As at October 2026, Nix...
