I call it The Hard Easy—but really, it’s just a shift in perspective.
We all know those moments when a task feels heavier than it is. Dishes in the sink. A report we meant to write. A sales call we’ve avoided for days. They seem small, but they carry weight. Emotional weight. Decision weight. And the longer we let them sit, the heavier they get.
That’s the Hard Easy in action:
Do the hard thing now, and it becomes easy later. Wait for it to “become easier,” and it only gets harder.
Take the dishes. Right after dinner, they’re quick work—rinse, done. But leave them overnight? The food crusts. The water turns cold. The next day you’re scrubbing, not rinsing. Add in one late meeting or an unexpected phone call, and suddenly it’s a bigger problem than it ever needed to be.
In work, it’s no different. Sales calls, for example. You know most people won’t answer. You know most who do won’t be thrilled. But if you build the habit, if you stay consistent, you’ll find the people who need what you offer. The hard part is starting. The easy part comes later—when results start to snowball.
Or take writing a report. Wait too long and your memory fades. Details blur. But if you capture it while it’s fresh, everything flows more easily. The hard part is sitting down. The easy part is realizing how much you remember when you act quickly.
The Hard Easy isn’t about hustle. It’s about momentum. And mercy—for your future self.
So if you’re staring down something that feels heavy today, just remember:
You’re not failing.
You’re just on the edge of a moment.
And you have a choice.
What’s one “hard” thing you can do right now… that your future self will thank you for?
(If you’re new here, this idea came from my intro post—feel free to start there.)