Simplifying Complexity

Complexity might mean different things to different people. A designer might not see complexity the same way a sales manager or an engineer would.

Think about the browser you're using right now—would you say it's complicated or pretty simple? Have you ever added an extension to it? Or has your mom, for that matter, ever changed anything about her browser settings? In my experience, most people who aren't in Tech hardly ever customize anything on their computers—everything stays exactly the way it was when they first bought it.

It led me to explore how to be a power simplifier—>

1) Write as you speak: When you write something, read it out loud and see if it makes sense (should be taught in schools)

2) Rely on expert knowledge and have healthy pushback and discussions

3) Rule of 3s: Keep things under 3 points (eg Strategy, Focus, Goals)

4) What is not necessary? Don’t dilute and cut ruthlessly

5) Make mental models of Prioritisation , Probability and the gumption to say NO.