Adults Quote by B. J. Fogg
“People are generally resistant to teaching and training because it requires effort. This clashes with the natural wiring of human adults: We are fundamentally lazy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Tiny Habits, 2019
Humans resist learning because it requires effort, conflicting with innate laziness.
In simple terms: Learning feels hard due to natural laziness.
Key Takeaway
Simplify learning tasks.
Themes
motivation
habit formation
effort
Mood
pragmatic
encouraging
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace training
- personal development
Key Concepts
Behavioral economics
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What small steps can make learning easier?
- How can you motivate yourself despite laziness?
A Different Perspective
Effort reduction may oversimplify complex skills.
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