If a solution is 80% effective and takes 10% of the effort of a "perfect" solution, take the 80% version every time. No Multi-Tasking: Simple means one thing at a time.

Example: "Write 500 words of the book chapter." (Simple) vs. "Develop a comprehensive narrative arc for the protagonist’s journey." (Complex) Joe Carl Actually Kind Of Simple

When stuck, don't ask "What else can I do?" ask "What can I stop doing?" 2. The Three-Step Framework If a solution is 80% effective and takes