Effort Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““In the economy of action, effort is a cost, and the acquisition of skill is driven by the balance of benefits and costs. Laziness is built deep into our nature.””
About This Quote
Effort costs resources; skill acquisition balances benefits and costs; laziness is innate.
In simple terms: Work costs; skill pays; laziness is natural.
Key Takeaway
Weigh effort against payoff.
Themes
economics
motivation
behavior
Mood
analytical
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- learning new
- fitness training
- financial decisions
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What costs are you willing to incur for a new skill?
- How can you counteract natural laziness?
A Different Perspective
Skill gain may require overcoming innate laziness.
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