At times we are too smart for our own good. We attempt add value to situations by adding unnecessary complexity. This can be a great way to demonstrate our intelligence, but it’s rarely the best solution to the problem.
Complicating a Situation Doesn’t Usually Make it Better
When things seem to be getting too complicated, cut through the fog by bringing things back to the most basic functionality and obvious facts.
In Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content, Mark Levy explains the value of freewriting as a tool for tapping into your best thoughts. Our internal filters hold back our worst, and best, ideas. Freewriting is a simple technique that allows you to overwhelm these filters and unleash your true genius.
