Change Quote by Chip Heath
““So when you hear people say that change is hard because people are lazy or resistant, that’s just flat wrong. In fact, the opposite is true: Change is hard because people wear themselves out. And that’s the second surprise about change: What looks like laziness is often exhaustion.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Made to Stick, Chip Heath & Dan Heath, 2007
People often blame laziness for resistance to change, but true difficulty stems from exhaustion and burnout.
In simple terms: Change feels hard because we’re exhausted, not lazy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fatigue as a barrier to change.
Themes
change
resistance
exhaustion
motivation
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
insightful
When to use this quote
- workplace transformation
- personal habit change
- organizational restructuring
- health behavior modification
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs of exhaustion are you overlooking?
- How can you replenish energy during change?
A Different Perspective
If fatigue is addressed, resistance may still persist due to deeper fears.
