Get to the real work

Sometimes, the simplest solution is right in front of you.

You could create a wonderfully powerful note sync setup where your thoughts follow you from device to device effortlessly, across platforms, with local backups.

…Or you could just have a single plain text file on your desktop and leave it at that.

You could have a sophisticated, well-crafted plan for how to mitigate excessive smartphone use on your year-model flagship device.

…Or you could just use a simpler, older device that does less so you need no plan at all.

You could craft a thorough project plan prior to getting started, detailing every wrinkle of and concern before finally getting started.

…Or you could simply scratch down your goal, the simple steps to get there, and get going.

In each activity, it’s worth asking ourselves,

“What if this were easier?”

Not to avoid doing hard, meaningful work.

But precisely to enable us to do the hard, meaningful work.