The Risks of Avoiding Easy Tasks

Advice to avoid “easy” tasks is sometimes presented as a productivity hack. The 2016 blog post challenges that notion, labeling it an “evil tip.” It argues that shunning simple work can lead to inefficiency. The author suggests that easy tasks often build momentum. Skipping them may create unnecessary complexity later. The piece warns that the tip can backfire in project planning. Readers are encouraged to reassess the value of straightforward work. The article invites a more balanced approach to task selection.