Why We're Lazy
Few people would choose to be lazy.
- Many 'lazy' people haven't yet found what they want to do or are unable to do it.
- Some people have become so specialized that they no longer grasp their purpose, and could fall into the trap of not bothering.
- Some people sabotage themselves by never trying because they fear success or they fear failure.
- There are also those that feel so hopeless that they cannot begin to think through it.
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