Although we are human, like robots, we often prioritise urgent but inefficient tasks, postponing the learning of skills that could make our lives easier. It makes me think of how many times I have justified not learning something useful, such as playing an instrument -I have a Quena for decoration- or handling a tool better, simply because it involved an uncomfortable initial effort. Although we know that developing certain skills can save us time and effort in the long run, we tend to avoid it if it is not immediately pleasurable. I recognise that this behaviour limits our personal and professional growth, and that we often prefer momentary comfort to the challenge of moving forward. Paying a third party to do those tasks, heh, heh, heh.
I am guessing we all do it. We avoid discomfort, even if it is in our best interest.
Precisely: "own nothing - not even a skill"