A Newfound Appreciation for Inconvenience: The Rise of Friction-Maxxing
In a world where technology has made life easier and more convenient, one writer is advocating for the opposite approach. Kathryn Jezer-Morton's article "In 2026, we are friction-maxxing" suggests that embracing hard work and imperfection can lead to greater happiness and personal growth.
Jezer-Morton argues that our reliance on tools like ChatGPT, location sharing, and Uber Eats has created a culture of instant gratification. By avoiding these conveniences, individuals can develop perseverance and resilience that is not easily replicated by technology. Instead of relying on AI to write school essays or automatically sorting laundry, one should instead take the time to engage in activities that require effort and dedication.
This new approach to life may seem counterintuitive, but Jezer-Morton claims it can have profound benefits. For instance, sending children on small errands without assistance can help them develop responsibility, while inviting friends over without cleaning the house can foster a sense of community and acceptance.
The concept of friction-maxxing is not new, however. Character-building activities like volunteering or hard physical labor have been touted as essential for personal growth for centuries. Jezer-Morton's take on this idea, though, is refreshingly candid: it involves embracing a life of imperfect convenience.
While some may argue that certain modern conveniences, like automatic gearboxes and dishwashers, are too valuable to give up, Jezer-Morton's point stands that these innovations have been developed over centuries to improve human lives. By striking a balance between the benefits of technology and the value of hard work, we can create a more fulfilling existence.
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on automation and digital solutions, it is heartening to see a writer like Jezer-Morton pushing for a different approach. Perhaps by embracing imperfection and friction, we can discover new joys in the simple act of doing things ourselves – and reap the rewards of a more meaningful life.
In a world where technology has made life easier and more convenient, one writer is advocating for the opposite approach. Kathryn Jezer-Morton's article "In 2026, we are friction-maxxing" suggests that embracing hard work and imperfection can lead to greater happiness and personal growth.
Jezer-Morton argues that our reliance on tools like ChatGPT, location sharing, and Uber Eats has created a culture of instant gratification. By avoiding these conveniences, individuals can develop perseverance and resilience that is not easily replicated by technology. Instead of relying on AI to write school essays or automatically sorting laundry, one should instead take the time to engage in activities that require effort and dedication.
This new approach to life may seem counterintuitive, but Jezer-Morton claims it can have profound benefits. For instance, sending children on small errands without assistance can help them develop responsibility, while inviting friends over without cleaning the house can foster a sense of community and acceptance.
The concept of friction-maxxing is not new, however. Character-building activities like volunteering or hard physical labor have been touted as essential for personal growth for centuries. Jezer-Morton's take on this idea, though, is refreshingly candid: it involves embracing a life of imperfect convenience.
While some may argue that certain modern conveniences, like automatic gearboxes and dishwashers, are too valuable to give up, Jezer-Morton's point stands that these innovations have been developed over centuries to improve human lives. By striking a balance between the benefits of technology and the value of hard work, we can create a more fulfilling existence.
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on automation and digital solutions, it is heartening to see a writer like Jezer-Morton pushing for a different approach. Perhaps by embracing imperfection and friction, we can discover new joys in the simple act of doing things ourselves – and reap the rewards of a more meaningful life.
Kathryn Jezer-Morton is talkin bout embracin the hard stuff & imperfection!!! i mean, think abt it - we r so used 2 havin everythin done 4 us, we've lost touch w/ what's actuall important. like, sending kids out 2 buy milk themselves? game changin! 
or havin friends over without cleaning the house? pure bliss!!! 
i never thought bout it that way, but jezer-morton makes a valid point. maybe its time 4 us 2 slow down & appreciate the little things... like makin our own mistakes & learnin from them 
just kidding but seriously, who needs all that instant gratification? I mean don't get me wrong, I love a good Uber Eats run as much as the next person, but Jezer-Morton makes some valid points about how we've become too reliant on tech.
it's like, have you ever had to wash your own clothes? It's kinda refreshing 
. I mean sure, we've come a long way with automation and all, but is that really what we want? To be completely dependent on machines?
And I love the idea of sending kids on small errands without help – it's not about being mean, it's about teaching them responsibility! 
But seriously, Jezer-Morton makes some good points about how by embracing imperfection and hard work, we can develop perseverance and resilience that actually means something 
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. And I love how she says we should be embracing a life of imperfect convenience – like, who needs automatic everything, right? 
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. So yeah, I'm definitely giving friction-maxxing a shot – who knows, maybe I'll discover some new joys in the simple act of doing things myself 
Those were some hard times, but they also taught us some valuable skills.
Sending kids on errands without helping them out is literally like teaching them to be independent... and it's awesome 
. Plus, who needs automatic gearboxes when you can enjoy the satisfaction of fixing something yourself 
. This is like, totally refreshing, man 
sending kids on errands without help is actually a genius way to teach them responsibility 
and having friends over without cleaning the house just means you're already a grown-up, no cap 
. i mean, who needs automatic everything when you can get those endorphins pumping from doing stuff yourself? 
. We can just swipe left on everything from grocery shopping to household chores 
. It's like we've forgotten how to be human beings and instead reduced ourselves to just being consumers 
, but having some imperfection in our lives can actually be beneficial 
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. I mean, we've been developing these tools and conveniences to make our lives easier, but in doing so, have we lost something important? I don't know, maybe I'm just nostalgic for the old days 
, but there's something to be said for the value of a hard-earned meal or a DIY project gone wrong 
For me, it's all about finding that balance between having the tools to make life easier and actually putting in the effort to create something meaningful. Like, don't get me wrong, I love a good Alexa assistant as much as the next person 
. But what if we flipped that script? What if we started valuing those quiet moments of imperfection and struggle? I mean, my grandmother used to say that the best things in life are the ones you earn, not the ones you just get handed to you on a silver platter 
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. i mean sure some ppl might be all like "but what about the convenience of automatic gearboxes and dishwashers?" 
. its time to get back to doing stuff ourselves and savoring the journey lol
. Like, I get it, technology is convenient and all that jazz, but sometimes you just gotta put in the effort, you know? It's like, my favorite way to relax after a long day is to do some actual work, like cooking or cleaning... I mean, who needs Instacart when you can make your own dinner from scratch 
? And don't even get me started on laundry, I love sorting and folding my own clothes – it's meditative 
. It's like, when was the last time you really enjoyed cooking a meal from scratch? Like, really enjoyed it? 
. There's just something satisfying about knowing you created or fixed something with your own two hands.
It's time to strike a balance and remember that sometimes it's better to get your hands dirty 
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? And what about when life gets really tough and we need all the help we can get? Like, what if we're sick or injured 
? Does friction-maxxing mean just sitting around feeling miserable because our Uber Eats isn't here yet? 
. anyone who thinks its a good idea to give up modern conveniences just needs to try living with them for real 
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It's like, we can have the best of both worlds – modern conveniences that make life easier, but also the satisfaction of knowing we're doing something with our own two hands. 