I think that the problem is that most people just aren't used to thinking about how to do things better for long periods of time. They fall into a routine they

I think that the problem is that most people just aren't used to thinking about how to do things better for long periods of time. They fall into a routine they find comfortable and they feel unnatural to step outside that comfort zone. Also, thinking about how to solve problems or build things isn't unique to only programmers.