Proverbs 3:13-14 - Path, Truer Gain

Ever felt the rush of shaving a step and calling it smart? We put that instinct under a microscope—pairing a vivid story about a steeper path with research on the planning fallacy, burnout, and the “necessary struggle” that real mastery demands. From the archaic word froward, meaning willful or disobedient, to modern process data and neuroscience, we trace how the promise of quick wins hijacks your reward system while quietly taxing your future self with rework, stress, and stalled growth. W...