Pleasant Quote by Viktor E. Frankl
“I do the unpleasant tasks before I do the pleasant ones.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, 1946
Tackle difficult tasks first to build momentum and reduce avoidance of pleasant activities later.
In simple terms: Do hard work before easy work.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize unpleasant tasks.
Themes
productivity
self‑discipline
motivation
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- project management
- personal goals
Key Concepts
psychology
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this habit affect stress levels?
- What strategies keep you motivated?
A Different Perspective
May cause burnout if not balanced with rest.
![“The system [of thought] doesn't stay with the difficult problem that produces unpleasant feelings. It's conditioned somehow to move as fast as it can toward more pleasant feelings, without actually facing the thing that's making the unpleasant feeling.” quote by David Bohm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e2a/david-bohm-4805_difficult_the-system-of-thought-doesn-t-stay-with_8291.jpg)
