Easy Quote by Rick Warren
“Doing the easy thing makes you popular. Doing the hard thing makes you a leader.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership Principles, 2018
Choosing the easy path gains popularity; choosing the hard path builds leadership.
In simple terms: Easy choices win approval; hard choices build leaders.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges for growth.
Themes
leadership
integrity
popularity
challenge
growth
Mood
inspirational
motivational
Type
philosophical
encouraging
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- community service
- personal development
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
character development
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What hard choices have you avoided?
- How does difficulty shape your leadership style?
A Different Perspective
Hard choices may face resistance or failure.
![“When he thought he was doing something that made a difference to people, he could bear any burden [Moses]. When he lost that sense of achievement, he became too discouraged to keep on doing the hard things.” quote by Harold S. Kushner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b2/harold-s-kushner-4877_hard-things_when-he-thought-he-was-doing-something-t_2788896.jpg)
