I think you're getting close to the point but somewhat fail to nail it. The thing is that most people can't actually do anything if not forced to do it. They ca

I think you're getting close to the point but somewhat fail to nail it. The thing is that most people can't actually do anything if not forced to do it. They can't make anything on their own. They have barely enough will to put themselves in a situation where they know they'll have to move their ass. I'm actually like that when it comes to sport. I don't have the will to go to a gym for instance, and I used to always find a last minute excuse not to go. Then I joined a futsal club, because I have enough will to commit myself to play next week. Then it's my culture to actually show up if I said I will... Problem solved : I managed to protect myself from my own laziness. Basically students loads themselves with classes, or employees with work, because they have the will to commit themselves now to work like crazy for the next 3 months. But don't have the will everyday to work a little bit on their own.