What does this quote mean insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting the different results?

This proverb can be applied to many situations such as work, life, love.

When applied to people, this quote promotes a person to try something else if they aren't happy with their situation. For example, if your in a bad relationship, you are going to remain in a bad relationship until you do something differently. If you remain in a bad relation ship, without changing anything, and yet you still expect things to improve, then there is something wrong with your thinking.