Joe Carl Actually Kind Of Simple -

The foundation of the "Actually Kind Of Simple" approach is that We build elaborate systems to avoid the friction of the actual work.

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? Joe Carl Actually Kind Of Simple

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. The foundation of the "Actually Kind Of Simple"

Ignore the "administrative" tasks (answering emails, organizing folders) until the linchpin is addressed. Am I avoiding "busy work" masquerading as progress

When stuck, don't ask "What else can I do?" ask "What can I stop doing?" 2. The Three-Step Framework