How hard is it to follow instructions?

Following instructions sometimes seems like it is the hardest thing in the world. There are different reasons why it is hard to follow instructions for each situation. It could be because the instructions given don't make sense, they are in a different language or perhaps a person was not listening when the person was giving them.

I know for me it's more of, If you're telling me how to do something or how to get somewhere I can follow directions, but if it's just arbitrary "these are the rules because so and so said" I don't pay attention. I could, but I won't because I don't like taking orders from the next person, unless they are beneficial to me. Sometimes I think it also depends on what the instructions are and who is giving them. If a person doesn't respect the source of them, or the reason behind them, then the likeliness of them being followed is low.

Is it really hard to follow instructions? Probably not, if one is given the opportunity to use their own ideas, opinions or thoughts on how to solve a problem or to work on a project. Because really no one likes following instructions.

Sometimes following instructions means not taking initiative and think critically as an individual. Each one of us need some room for our personal freedom, thoughts and creativity. Otherwise there would be no learning, no progress and no development in our world.