Effort Quote by M Scott Peck
“It is no surprise that many people resist the arduous effort involved in continually monitoring and revising their thinking... Yet if all the energy required to think seems troublesome, the lack of thinking causes for more trouble and conflict for ourselves as individuals and for the society in which we live.”
About This Quote
Source Book: People of the Lie by M. Scott Peck, 1983
Avoiding deep thought may feel easier, but it leads to greater personal and societal conflict.
In simple terms: Skipping thinking causes more trouble.
Key Takeaway
Embrace critical self‑examination.
Themes
self‑awareness
responsibility
conflict
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- public policy
- education
- mental health
Key Concepts
cognitive effort
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What issues are you avoiding by not thinking?
- How can you make reflective practice a habit?
A Different Perspective
Thinking requires sustained mental energy and can be uncomfortable.
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