reasons to simplify

6 Aug
2010

There are many reasons to simplify.

It’s important to constantly take an inventory and changing how you do things. Each time you do, it is a step towards a more simple process and therefore a more manageable and enjoyable life.

You may notice that many people stick with the norm. They don’t test the boundaries and improve the quality for their community by reviewing how many blogs should you have or looking at countless questions they could ask.

Simplifying gives you a chance to review and make changes in your life.

It promotes growth.

There are countless bloggers out there that try to satisfy their audience with long winded articles on a frequent basis. In the world of information overload, this is too much.

I try to minimize my word count. I don’t care if the search engines rank me higher or lower (well I care but not based on the size of my article).

I prefer to offer simple bits of information that you can digest and use. So I try to keep my content to under 500 words, preferably under 300.

This takes practice, which challenges your mind and improves your skills. The end result is a better and easier world for you and all those around you.

Take the time to simplify everything you do and you will notice little improvements everywhere that can make a big difference in the bigger picture to the people you touch and share your life with.

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2 Responses to reasons to simplify

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Wendell (aka Rocking Chair Wisdom)

August 6th, 2010 at 2:07 pm

Steve,

Is it possible to over simplify?

You make an interesting statement “This takes practice, which challenges your mind and improves your skills. The end result is a better and easier world for you and all those around you.”

I don’t usually have a problem cutting out the fluff. When writing, I am like Jack Webb on Dragnet, “Just the facts”. Sometimes I have to force myself to add flavor to the meat.

Good post.

How was your little excursion? Successful?

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simply stephen

August 11th, 2010 at 12:06 am

Wendell…it is possible to over simplify but you will only find out by practice. Perhaps I lose audience members for not having enough meat. I think there is too much information and like to think I’m doing people a favour by cutting out the fat.

My excursions have been somewhat successful. Energy is low and I need to regroup. Will know more in a few weeks…housesitting.

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