Simplicity

We are not inherently drawn to simplicity. We usually want more not less. However, there are many situations when aiming for simplicity is the better choice:

Professionalism
If you want to pretend to be an expert, then try using language no one understands, like tech-speak, legalese, or Latin. The true professional, however, can explain the most complicated topics in simple words that everybody understands.

Planing
“Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and concise orders to ensure thorough understanding.

Everything in war is very simple, but the simple thing is difficult. To the uninitiated, military operations are not difficult. **Simplicity contributes to successful operations**. Simple plans and clear, concise orders minimize misunderstanding and confusion. Other factors being equal, the simplest plan is preferable. Simplicity is especially valuable when soldiers and leaders are tired. Simplicity in plans allows better understanding and troop leading at all echelons and permits branches and sequels to be more easily understood and executed.”

U.S. Army Field Manual 100-5: Operations, Chapter 2: The Fundamentals of Army Operations

Integrity
The truth is always remembered the easiest.

Leadership
Take absolute ownership. Treat everything that happens as the result of your decisions. You think someone else messed up? That’s on you, nevertheless. It may sound harsh, but if something went wrong, it was because you didn’t prepare for it. It’s tough, but also so simple. (see Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink)

Dealing with Setbacks
Life is full of obstacles. You can be angry, complain, be desperate or give up as much as you want. It won’t solve your problem. It’s simple, only you accepting it and dealing with it will.

Success
You don’t need external reasons for why you do what you do. You do it because you love it. And because you love it, you give your best. Either it’s enough or not. Anything else is no longer in your hand. There is no reason for doubt.

Focus
Do one thing until it’s done or in other words follow one course until success.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. Ernst F. Schumacher