The foundation of the "Actually Kind Of Simple" approach is that We build elaborate systems to avoid the friction of the actual work.
If a tool takes more than 10 minutes to set up or requires a tutorial, it’s likely too complex.
If a solution is 80% effective and takes 10% of the effort of a "perfect" solution, take the 80% version every time. No Multi-Tasking: Simple means one thing at a time. Joe Carl Actually Kind Of Simple
Once a week, look at your "To-Do" list and delete anything that hasn't been touched in 7 days. If it was truly simple and important, it would be done. 4. Summary Checklist Is the goal stated clearly? Am I using the simplest tool available? Am I avoiding "busy work" masquerading as progress? Have I removed at least one unnecessary step today?
What is the one thing that, if finished, makes everything else easier or unnecessary? The foundation of the "Actually Kind Of Simple"
Identify the single most important action and do it first.
The goal is to reduce the "activation energy" required to start. 3. Overcoming "Complexity Creep" No Multi-Tasking: Simple means one thing at a time
If you can tell me a or habit you're applying this to, I can help you strip away the noise and identify your "Linchpin" action.