August 6, 2025
Sometimes a few words are enough to shift the way we see the day.
Today’s quote is one of those deceptively funny lines that hits a little too close to home. It’s the kind of thing you laugh at… until you realize he’s talking about you.
How many times have I doubled down on something without stopping to ask if it was still the right path? (Spoiler: more than I’d like to admit.) It’s like speeding up because you think the answer is just around the next corner, only to find out you’ve been running in the wrong direction.
Sometimes we mistake movement for progress, and effort for intention. But this quote reminds me that before I do more, I should stop and ask: More of what? And why?
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Today’s Thought of the Day reflects on a quote by Walt Kelly: “Having lost sight of our objectives, we redoubled our efforts.” A short reflection on misdirected hustle and meaningful intention.