If insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results....

[Tommy_Carcetti]

...then what's persistence?

[SPKrazy]

1. It is trying for the same goal

but modifying your approach until it works out.

Insanity is never modifying the approach but expecting it to work

[Tommy_Carcetti]

3. If insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results...

...then what's persistence?

[Dr. Strange]

4. Like Southpawkicker said, It is trying for the same goal

but modifying your approach until it works out.

Insanity is never modifying the approach but expecting it to work

[LanternWaste]

2. or Practice, too.

Or Practice, too.


That cute little insanity quote seems to get trotted out quite often-- usually because there are no valid arguments left and the individual is still trying to look clever.

It's right up there with 'agree to disagree'-- that is, both meaningless and popular.

[Coyote_Bandit]

5. Persistence is

seeking the same end result - not necessarily the same goal.

For example, a newly licensed young attorney might not be able to secure employment in a law firm, might not have the resources to start his/her own practice, and might not have the clientelle to support such a venture even if they have the resources. A persistent young attorney might well consider alternatives other than the practice of law to earn an income. Earning an income is really the desired end result not practicing law.