Simplicity The Far Side of Complexity 1

"I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity the far side of complexity" Oliver Wendell Holmes.

Any of us who have had a marvellous teacher such as one who finally helped us understand what algebra is really about or who inspired us with the magic of an author....or a lecturer who got us to realise the essence of leadership...or a manger who inspired us to be the best version of us....will 'get' this quote. Anybody can makes things complicated. It doesn't take too much effort to be simplistic. But who can give 'it' to us in simple form? The DIY instructions which make assembling  the table a breeze. The tax form which encourages us to get it right first time. The company mission statement which....er...actually makes us feel we are on a mission.

Simplicity is not simplistic. It is not superficial. It is very often not easy to articulate.

But it does aid learning, understanding and hence implementation. It is therefore often motivating.

A quest for the simplicity the far side of complexity is  a worthy one.

TBC.