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Many people and many businesses only do things for external validation. The complicate themselves too much. They make everything flashier, more eye-catching, and overly complicated. Of course… results reflect the trend. Why do people do this? It seems that they need to impress others and prove they can also implement those "high-level" systems and strategies. Buahhhh. Excuse-me, I’m cleaning some vomits… Sorry to tell you that nobody is going around patting you on the back because you did this or that. Or overload yourself with tasks. Or with new problems. Or fires to put out… Etc. While doing that, the most basic aspects of your work or your business (sales, cash-in, etc) are left buried and forgotten. Sorry for those trying to justify fees by overcomplicating stuff. The simpler and faster, the better. And let me put you an example. Have you seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark? One of the most memorable moments is when Indiana Jones faces off against an expert swordsman. The script originally called for a big, action-packed fight. The swordsman would showcase his skills in a spectacularly choreographed duel. The scene was supposed to demonstrate Indiana’s resilience and wit in a tough, drawn-out battle. But on the day of filming, both Harrison Ford and the cast and crew were suffering from dysentery—a severe diarrhea caused by bacteria—due to the conditions of filming in Tunisia. Ford was so sick that he could barely stand for long periods, let alone perform an intricate fight sequence. When it came time to shoot the scene, Ford approached Spielberg and said something along the lines of: "Can’t we just shoot the guy?" Spielberg agreed and changed the scene on the spot, where Indiana Jones encounters the swordsman and casually shoots him. That scene not only delighted audiences but became one of the most iconic moments of the saga. Beyond the humor, this shows that in business, and in life, the simplest decisions are often the ones that lead to better and faster results. For simple ideas delivered easily and fast, you can click below.
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