Well of course it is!
So, why would anyone give such a silly answer, when offered advice?
Simple: It’s an excuse. A poor excuse, but an excuse all the same.
Easier said than done is the mantra, of those who do what’s easy rather than what’s right. It’s the stock response, of those who want the reward without the effort.
If I were building a team, I’d think twice before including people with that mindset.