Recently I’ve read a short story where the main character relies on an unconventional approach to reach a specific objective, even if it costs him more time and requires more experimentation. The reason behind his choice is that, for him, the tested approach feels like a chore, but nevertheless he is determined to accomplish that goal. He basically channels his efforts in an alternative way to purse an objective that many have already achieved with a more traditional method. Has any philosopher ever written something related to this?