We tend to look down on people taking “the easy way” through some dilemma, but why? Spending more resources than you must on a task is foolish. Perhaps we’re judging overall character – the kind of person who would take the easy way out must surely be a pitiable sloth!
But it depends on what you’re trading for.
Am I lazy because I have someone else mow my lawn when I could easily do it myself? Or am I being a faithful steward of scarce resources – namely, my time and energy – so I can spend those resources on going to the park with my children? I made that exact trade yesterday, and I can’t think of one person who isn’t better off because I did.
Your life isn’t measured by how hard it is. If there’s an easier way to joy, it’s worth looking.
The Opportunity Machine 