You love to make things complicated, and it's not your fault.
But you need to stop; let's find out how.
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But you need to stop; let's find out how.
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We are the cause of most of our complicated issues in life.
When faced with two competing options, we are more likely to choose the more complex option even if there is a simple choice available.
Welcome to complexity bias...
When faced with two competing options, we are more likely to choose the more complex option even if there is a simple choice available.
Welcome to complexity bias...
To beat it, you 1st need to understand why you do it
Complexity bias is our tendency to look at something easy to understand and then see it as having many difficult parts, or, we may view it as more complex while in a confused or stressed state
Let's look at three examples...
Complexity bias is our tendency to look at something easy to understand and then see it as having many difficult parts, or, we may view it as more complex while in a confused or stressed state
Let's look at three examples...
1. Create a complex problem
Think about someone who says they can't focus; they may begin self-diagnosing a medical issue.
But they drink coffee all day and sleep less than 5 hrs.
They create a complex issue instead of looking for simple solutions in their lifestyle.
Think about someone who says they can't focus; they may begin self-diagnosing a medical issue.
But they drink coffee all day and sleep less than 5 hrs.
They create a complex issue instead of looking for simple solutions in their lifestyle.
2. Overcook habits
Let's say you create a detailed new routine based on some billionaire's.
It's like adding too many new and unfamiliar ingredients to a soup and it spoils the broth.
You might do it for a few days, but there are so many moving parts that you soon drop it.
Let's say you create a detailed new routine based on some billionaire's.
It's like adding too many new and unfamiliar ingredients to a soup and it spoils the broth.
You might do it for a few days, but there are so many moving parts that you soon drop it.
3. It can't be that simple
Think about any bureaucracy:
A new issue that arises may result in multiple meetings, projects, and hiring consultants.
Then, after all that work, you may return to a common-sense solution like hiring a new person or changing an existing process
Think about any bureaucracy:
A new issue that arises may result in multiple meetings, projects, and hiring consultants.
Then, after all that work, you may return to a common-sense solution like hiring a new person or changing an existing process
If you are honest, you know you have overcomplicated life many times.
You've created a new habit that has 10 parts or ignored a simple solution to a perceived BIG problem.
Ultimately, you need to stop hiding behind complexity because you struggle to make progress in life...
You've created a new habit that has 10 parts or ignored a simple solution to a perceived BIG problem.
Ultimately, you need to stop hiding behind complexity because you struggle to make progress in life...
So how do we stop overcomplicating everything?
Well, with 2 simple steps:
1st. Process mapping.
2nd. Keeping it simple.
It's not that hard if you are willing to take a step back and do some planning...
Well, with 2 simple steps:
1st. Process mapping.
2nd. Keeping it simple.
It's not that hard if you are willing to take a step back and do some planning...
1. Process mapping
This is a simple idea taken from Project Management
Map out each step of the process, habit, or issues you have, clearly and in detail. You now have a visual tool that describes the flow of your work.
You will see the complete picture and can adapt quickly.
This is a simple idea taken from Project Management
Map out each step of the process, habit, or issues you have, clearly and in detail. You now have a visual tool that describes the flow of your work.
You will see the complete picture and can adapt quickly.
2. Keeping it simple
When you come up with ideas, stop and ask, "can I make this easier?"
A simple answer is a lot easier to implement, and you get feedback much faster.
The more steps, the harder it is to pinpoint issues, find solutions, and make long-term changes stick.
When you come up with ideas, stop and ask, "can I make this easier?"
A simple answer is a lot easier to implement, and you get feedback much faster.
The more steps, the harder it is to pinpoint issues, find solutions, and make long-term changes stick.
The more moving parts, the more likely it is not to work.
Look for this from leaders, gurus, and consultants
If they use big words and have complex plans and can't describe them in simple terms, they don't know the answers to your problem.
They are hiding behind complexity.
Look for this from leaders, gurus, and consultants
If they use big words and have complex plans and can't describe them in simple terms, they don't know the answers to your problem.
They are hiding behind complexity.
There have been many famous figures good at eliminating unnecessary complexity
Think Einstein, Jobs, even Musk
They are masters at sifting the essential from the non-essential
You can train yourself to do the same by taking a step back, observing and creating simple solutions.
Think Einstein, Jobs, even Musk
They are masters at sifting the essential from the non-essential
You can train yourself to do the same by taking a step back, observing and creating simple solutions.
If you're a busy professional or entrepreneur looking to remove complexity from your life
And you want to start getting the results you need to be successful.
With straightforward systems that work.
Book a call with me here, I can help👇
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And you want to start getting the results you need to be successful.
With straightforward systems that work.
Book a call with me here, I can help👇
calendly.com/yoursuccessthe…
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