Do the same and expect different results?

Albert Einstein is credited with saying “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” By this definition, I think we are all a little insane sometimes. It’s a good reminder to be proactive and make necessary changes, even if they are painful.

Is insanity a legal term?

The term legal insanity also refers to the “mental state” of a person at the time of committing crime and nothing else. This is purely a legal concept and is unrelated to the various psychiatric diagnoses.

What is the definition of doing the same thing over and over again?

Doing The Same Thing Over And Over Again And Expecting Different Results. The quote “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” is popular, being widely attributed to Einstein (probably incorrectly).

What’s the definition of repeating the same mistakes over and over?

“The definition of insanity is repeating the same mistakes over and over again and expecting different results,” utters the know-it-all guy in the coffee shop offering free “therapy” to his visibly shaken friend. He had all the tell-tale signs of the recently heartbroken, and Mr. Fix-It’s platitudes didn’t seem to be helping.

Can you do the same thing but expect different results?

You can’t do something the same but a little different or it’s not the same. Quite a few people try to counter the common insanity statement by stating that you can and should get different/better results if you keep doing the same thing over and over again.