Friday, November 7, 2008

The Genius of Simplicity

I've just come through 2 and a half months of sheer business. I don't recall a time in the past 6 years having a stretch that was so busy. Life automatically drifts to complexity. You don't have to pray about it...it just happens, guaranteed.

I grew up being told work hard, stay active, do something! Those are true statements...but not the whole truth. The real question is what will you work hard at? Yes, you have a choice. No body works 24-7-365 days a year, though it might seem like it. You'd be surprised at how much time we waste during the day.

Here's a thought...work hard at reducing what you do. I'm not advocating negligence or apathy to important responsibilities. But think of ALL the stuff we allow to consume our lives including worry. Instead of making a "TO DO" list...make a "NOT TO DO" list.

At the risk of looking lazy...simplify. What you do is usually more important than how much you do. At this point...I'm willing to appear lazy for the sake of real productivity.