“It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.”

Simplified Meaning:

When you encourage someone to do something and let them believe it was their own idea, they will be more enthusiastic and committed to doing it. Imagine you want your friend to go jogging with you every morning. Instead of just telling them to do it, you could talk about how great you feel after your morning runs and maybe share a story about someone who improved their health by jogging daily. Your friend might then think about it and decide on their own that jogging sounds like a good idea. They are more likely to stick with it because they believe it was their own decision. This approach can be useful in many situations, like at work when trying to get a colleague’s help on a project or with family when encouraging healthy habits. People tend to resist direct orders, but they embrace their own choices.