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The Simplicity Principle
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The Simplicity Principle

Six Steps Towards Clarity in a Complex World

Kogan Page, 2020 más...


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

If you’re thinking, “Stop the world and let me off,” you’re the ideal candidate for Julia Hobsbawm’s guide to untangling life’s complexities. The British author and intellectual uses nature and neuroscience as a framework for dealing sensibly with life’s demands. Hobsbawm warns against the poisonous effects of stress and explains why multitasking goes against nature. Hobsbawm offers a unique perspective on quieting the noise around you and embracing clarity amid confusion.

Take-Aways

  • The Simplicity Principle derives from two core concepts: “Keep it simple” and “Learn from nature.”
  • “Hexagon Action” provides simpler solutions to problems. 
  • Use the six sides of simplicity to organize stress-free living:

About the Author

British author and intellectual Julia Hobsbawm also wrote Fully Connected: Surviving and Thriving in an Age of Overload and Where the Truth Lies.


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    C. M. 3 years ago
    Good reflection about simplicity. I will apply this knowledge
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    C. C. 3 years ago
    It makes me reflect about many point of view around simplicity. Good reading.