Difficult Quote by Sheri L. Dew
“It is easier to motivate people to do something difficult than something easy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Conference, 2019
People are more motivated by challenging tasks because they provide a sense of achievement and growth.
In simple terms: Hard tasks inspire more motivation than easy ones.
Key Takeaway
Present meaningful challenges.
Themes
motivation
challenge
growth
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- training programs
- personal development
- education
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenges can you introduce to boost engagement?
- How can you balance difficulty with support?
A Different Perspective
Easy tasks may demotivate if they feel trivial.
![“If I can stay [involved] with the sport, we can find different ways to motivate people and preach to them and explain to them that all they need is dedication to the sport.” quote by Usain Bolt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a1/usain-bolt-2441_dedication_if-i-can-stay-involved-with-the-sport-we_490538.jpg)
