KISS

I was reminded of a valuable lesson.

KISS

For me that translated into overcomplicated so under prepared.

I delivered something important. It went well enough, but not as well as I knew it could have. Even if others were happy, I knew it could, and should have, been better.

On reflection, the reason was clear: I’d made it too complex. I packed in too much, was too clever with the structure, and didn’t leave the time or space to prepare for a perfect delivery.

It all looked impressive on paper, but I was overcomplicating when it wasn't needed. When that happens it usually leads to:

• Losing focus on what really matters

• Not having enough time to prepare fully

• Delivering something that you're not pleased with

The lesson I’ve been reminded of is:

Simplicity + Preparation = Success

It’s a reminder of KISS, that I was told years ago. Keep It Simple Stupid.

Simple is Powerful.

One simple message or lesson, perfectly delivered is more powerful than several that are confused, rushed or out of place.

Stripping things back doesn’t mean delivering short or lowering your standards. Quite the opposite, it means staying focused on what’s the goal and what's the most important message to deliver. Success comes more often from doing fewer things better.

I’m sharing this in case anyone else is doing what I did; mistaking complexity for quality. I know general practice often does that. I've seen it done to the point that complexity causes procrastination until nothing is delivered.

It's better to remember;

Simple and Ready always beats Clever and Rushed