The idea on the back of the envelope

2024 Oct 08

Needs clarity – not simplicity

 

Be clear before being simple

 

When you are clear you take the responsibility of thinking through

When you are simple someone takes the responsibility of helping you through

 

Clarity chomps complexity for breakfast

Simplicity waits to be fed

 

Ever ordered a simple soup or been operated upon by a simple surgeon

Be clear.

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