It’s a metaphor for the idea that things that are hard to accomplish are often not as rewarding as we might expect.

  • JackGreenEarth@lemm.eeOP
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    1 day ago

    Sometimes we’re told that, and sometimes it’s true, but often it’s an excuse to get people to work harder, eg at a job, but the result is actually lower quality work.

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      6 hours ago

      I think you are confusing effort/reward with the issue of autonomy. You may personally find the less “rewarding” thing more enjoyable because you were empowered to make the choice.