Eliminating the Unnecessary - Simplifying

Jim Estill wrote on simplifying communications in his blog a few days ago. As I consultant with businesses (or people I should say) I value simplicity and it helps me to be effective.

I've been reading on the power to simplify recently and came across this quote:

"I don't give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would die for the simplicity on the other side of complexity."

The quote may sound theoretical but it is not. It is not speaking of simpleminded answers like we so often want and strive for, rather the clarity that comes when one has eliminated the unnecessary (not just in speaking but in thinking as well) so that the obvious will be expressed simply.

Here is part of Jim's blog post:

"A large part of good communication is simplification. Keeping things short, clear and to the point makes communication work well. People understand it better and remember it better."

"Part of the goal then is to learn how to simplify. Making things easier and simpler is smarter. This is a true art that we all should work towards."

I like how Jim ends it....simplifying is an art indeed!