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“Busyness is not a means to accomplishment, but an obstacle to it.” How do you understand this quote? What insights does this quote provide for achieving a balance between work and personal life?

By 王嫣女 老师 10-18 1299次浏览

Please share your ideas with other students. 

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  • 孙晗悦 11-27

    The quote means busyness isn't achievement. It shows we should focus on task quality, be selective, set goals and boundaries for work - life balance. Make time for personal life to boost well - being and productivity.

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  • 俞徐乐涵 11-27
    • This quote suggests that being constantly busy doesn't necessarily lead to accomplishment. Instead, it can be a hindrance. It implies that we should focus on being productive rather than just being busy.
    • For achieving a balance between work and personal life, this quote reminds us to not get caught up in the busyness trap. We need to prioritize tasks and make sure our efforts are directed towards meaningful goals. It also encourages us to set boundaries and make time for ourselves, our relationships, and our hobbies.
    • We should evaluate if our activities are truly moving us forward or if they're just keeping us occupied. By being intentional with our time, we can avoid overworking and find a healthier balance.
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  • 李文军 11-30

    This quote reminds me that being busy without meaning wiil only makes us more tired ang not make us successful.In our daily work, we should be clear about our goals and cancentrate on them.we should not work blindly.And we should balance wokr and rest .We should do things that we like to do .Only in this way can we really succeed.

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  • 李瑭 11-30

    I think the quote make sense. Constantly busy may lead to low efficiency.

    People may focus on the quantity of work rather than the quality. For me, a few hours work with high efficiency is better than many hours of tired work.

    This quote warns me to summarize and p reflect after finishing a stage of work, also allows myself to rest and recovery, for a vibrant tomorrow!

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  • 梅捷 12-01

    My uaderstanding:Being busy does not equate to pursuing achievement. If a person is just caught up in endless busyness, they often feel like headless flies without clear goals and directions. Because busyness may distract one's energy, leaving insufficient time for deep thinking, planning, and sedimentation.

    The instights:This sentence reminds people not to blindly measure the value of work by busyness. In work, it is important to learn to distinguish between urgent and important tasks, arrange time reasonably, and avoid falling into the trap of excessive busyness. Balancing work and life is not about squeezing out a little bit of pitiful time to live in the midst of busy work, but about actively controlling the pace of work, ensuring enough time to enjoy personal life, so as to find a balance between work and life, face work in a better state, and enjoy life better, thereby enhancing one's overall happiness and sense of achievement.

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  • 亦菲 12-01

    Busyness without focus and planning just scatters energy,not leading to real achievements,but hindering them due to exhaustion and distraction

    And here are some my insights for it.

    Know priorities:We should target key tests,finish the most important thing right now.

    Prevent overwork,make sure we have enough time to rest,overwork may made us feel tired, which can prevet us finish work well

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  • 潘晨玉 12-01

    I understand this quote to mean that being overly busy can actually prevent us from achieving our goals. Sometimes, we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, and we forget to take a step back and focus on what's truly important.

    This quote reminds us to find a balance between work and personal life. We need to make time for ourselves, for our hobbies, for our relationships, and for relaxation. By doing so, we can recharge our batteries, stay motivated, and ultimately achieve more in both our professional and personal lives. So, let's not let busyness get in the way of our accomplishments.

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  • 谭明 12-02

    This quote shows that being busy isn't achievement. Busyness can cause unfocused efforts. For work - life balance, it suggests focusing on task quality. We should avoid aimless busyness and prioritize meaningful work and personal time.

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  • 高胜瑞 12-04

            I think this sentence means  that being constantly busy does not necessarily equate to achieving our goals .Because busyness takes up a lot of our time.We don't have time to think about how to get on the right path to achieve our goals.

           From my point of views,We should give ourselves time to think so that we can be on the right path.At the same time, we can relax in our free time. While busyness is necessary, being overly busy can make us very tired.But through the rest we can ensure that we have the energy and focus to tackle our work.

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  • 夏宇泽 12-05

    In terms of achieving a balance between work and personal life, this quote serves as a reminder to prioritize and manage one's time effectively. It encourages individuals to recognize the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal time, and to avoid allowing work to overflow into personal life.

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  • 程奕雯 12-06

    Here we should have a classification discussion.If the busyness thing is in line with your goal, I think it can build the bridge between you and success .If the busyness is only the entertainment.Or other things can't help you pave your way to your goal.I think it may be become an obstacle.By the way, even if the busyness is about your goal, you shouldn't spend too much time on it. You should increase your efficiency.

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  • 杨添钡 12-06

    Maybe this quote is not entirely correct.In my opinion,moderate busyness can prevent us from indulging in excessive pleasure and forgetting our goals.But as the saying goes,all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.Extreme busyness is indeed an obstacle to our success.

    From this quote,we can learn the importance of personal life.Improve our work efficiency and make sure that we don't neglect our personal lives because of busyness. Only in this way can we become happier and successful.

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  • 章欣怡 12-07

    In my opinion, we should work hard if we want to success,but in mordern society, many people seem to be constantly occupied with various tasks and activities without taking a moment to think clearly about what they are actually doing and why.that is blindly busyness. instead, we should set clear goals  for ourselves, only in this way can we ensure that our efforts are directed towards our directions and that our busyness will truly pays off.

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  • 孙浩宇 12-08

    The quote says that being busy does not help us achieve our goals, but actually stops us from doing so. It means that working too much can get in the way of success.

    This idea tells us that we need to find a balance between our jobs and our personal lives. If we are always working, we might not have time for the people we care about or the things we enjoy. This can make us feel stressed and unhappy, which is not helpful for getting work done.

    Being very busy can also mean we don't take the time to think and plan. We might just keep doing things without knowing if they are the right things. This can lead to mistakes and not using our time well.

    The quote suggests that we should take time to rest and do things we enjoy. When we do this, we can think more clearly and come up with better ideas. This can help us work in a smarter way, not just harder.

    So, the quote is telling us that we should not always be busy. Instead, we should find a balance between work and our personal lives. This helps us be more effective and successful.
     

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  • 曾晨 12-11

    It’s not that the busier we are, the easier it is to succeed. On the contrary, the busier we are, the less likely we are to achieve success. This also warns us to achieve a balance between work and life. We can’t just be busy with work, which is extremely harmful. May accomplish nothing

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  • 王佳瑶 12-17

    My understanding is as follows: Busyness without a purpose or plan will reduce the efficiency of study and work, which makes us do a lot of useless work and makes it difficult to achieve accomplishments. Meanwhile, this quote tells me that reasonable planning is needed between work and life. Only in this way can we maintain a balance.

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  • 叶维伟 12-17

    To me, it means that being constantly busy and overwhelmed isn't necessarily the way to achieve success or accomplishment. In fact, it can often be a hindrance because it leaves us with no time to recharge, reflect, or even enjoy the fruits of our labor.As for insights into achieving a balance between work and personal life, the quote definitely offers some wisdom. It reminds us that we need to prioritize our time and energy. Constantly being on the go can lead to burnout and actually prevent us from reaching our goals.

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  • 张悦耳 12-17

    This sentence argues the relationship between bussiniss and  life.But i think it is not totally right.Work is an obstacle in our leisure time.What we should do is sceduling our life time and work time well.All of us need to have a positive heart.Only through this, we can accomplish ourselves.

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  • 顾佳忆 12-17

    the quote means that being busy doesn't lead to achievement but hinders it. For work - life balance, it's crucial to plan. Don't fill every moment with work. Set priorities. Know what's important. Also, take breaks. Relaxation helps work better. Regularly reflect on our routines to avoid meaningless busyness

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  • 乔越 12-17

    Understanding: Mere busyness with trivial tasks often leads nowhere. True accomplishment requires focus on meaningful, goal - directed activities rather than just being occupied.
     
    Insights: It suggests we prioritize high - value work tasks, avoid overloading schedules with non - essentials, and practice mindful time management. This helps allocate time for work and personal life, ensuring neither is neglected and that energy is directed effectively for both productivity and well - being.

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  • 童俊仪 12-17

    This quote has some truth. Excessive, aimless busyness can prevent accomplishment as it may waste time on unimportant things. However, well - planned busyness can lead to achievement. So when we are in a dilemma between work and life.This quote can exactreminds us to avoid needless busyness, prioritize tasks, and leave time for personal life.

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  • 傅辰希 12-17

    This quote reveals that mere busyness doesn't ensure accomplishment. It often leads to unfocused efforts. For work-life balance, it warns against overloading schedules. We must discern crucial tasks, set boundaries, and reserve time for personal life. A fulfilling personal life rejuvenates us, making us more productive at work. Thus, we should shun mindless busyness and seek purposeful action.

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  • 刘思蓉 12-17

    I don't think that's entirely true. Productive busyness is not the same as unproductive busyness. Efficient busyness can improve our ability and speed up work efficiency. Instead of helping us, unproductive busyness hinders us. In life, we should find a balance point, ensure the quality of work while also ensuring the quality of life, reasonable arrangement of working time, iimprove work efficiency and reduce the number of busy.

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  • 姜玥含 12-17

    I think some unnecessary or blind busyness is false. These people seem to be constantly striving for success, but they have already worn themselves out and can't gain many useful things. It is beneficial to the achievement of success to do some things that you are interested in appropriately and relax your body and mind.

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  • 周文瀚 12-17

    This quote means that being busy is not a way to achieve goals, but rather a hindrance to achieving them.
    In terms of understanding, many people mistakenly believe that as long as they are busy, they can achieve success. However, if they are just blindly busy without planning and direction, they may get into chaos and do a lot of useless work, which actually prevents them from reaching their goals.
    For achieving a balance between work and personal life, this quote gives us the following insights. Firstly, we should not simply use busyness to measure our work achievements. For example, at work, we should clarify our goals, make reasonable plans, and complete tasks efficiently instead of being aimlessly busy. Only in this way can we avoid overwork and have more energy to devote to our personal lives. Secondly, in terms of personal life, we should not completely ignore the needs of personal life because of busy work. If we take busyness as a normal state, we will lose the opportunities to enjoy life, relax ourselves, and get along with family and friends, which are very important for our physical and mental health and well - being. So we should allocate our time reasonably and find a balance between work and personal life to avoid making busyness an obstacle to a better life.

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  • 倪成杰 12-17

    My understanding of this quote is that it emphasizes the distinction between being busy and being productive towards accomplishment. It suggests that merely being caught up in a whirlwind of activity, without clear direction or purpose, does not lead to success. Instead, such busyness can actually hinder our progress by consuming our time and energy without yielding meaningful results.

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  • 张珅 12-17

    This quote suggests that being constantly busy doesn't necessarily lead to real achievements. In fact, it can be a barrier to true progress by spreading our focus too thin and preventing us from prioritizing important tasks. It reminds us that effectiveness, not just activity, is key to success. To achieve a balance between work and personal life, it’s essential to focus on meaningful work, set boundaries, and take time for rest. By managing our time wisely and avoiding unnecessary busyness, we can be more productive and maintain our well-being, leading to more fulfilling accomplishments.

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  • 米浩然 12-17

    This quote emphasizes the importance of having clear goals, rather than being busy for the sake of being busy. It suggests that true accomplishment comes from focusing on what truly matters, rather than getting lost in a series of activities.Meanwhile,Being busy may prevent us from reflecting on our actions and their outcomes. This quote suggests that taking time to reflect and enhance self-awareness is crucial for personal and professional growth.
     

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  • 谢妮 12-17

    This quote means that being busy is not necessarily for productivity or success, but rather can be a hindrance to achieving one's goals.

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  • 王舜冉 12-20

    Busyness means anxiety, depression and even a kind of numb to me, I can't even imagine how could I achieve something in such bad moods.

    I think a real success means I always have enough personal times to feel that I'm what I am, while doing well in my career at the same time. It is not ''life for the career'', it is ''career for the life''.

    If i get stuck in busyness in the future, I'll make ''taking back my personal life'' my biggest career.

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