Simplicity. If you read this blog regularly, you are certain to see that I prefer to keep things simple. I believe in the K.I.S.S. principle—particularly when it comes to exercise. Legendary coach Dan Gable believes in simplicity, as well.
In my years of teaching, I have come to the realization that simple is better—stick to the fundamentals. Truthfully, mine is a field (exercise science) that has become unnecessarily complicated. Diet and exercise need not be difficult.
In life, simplicity is best. One should strive to eliminate the clutter and focus on the things that matter most. In “Take the garbage out” (April 6, 2017), I suggested we “prioritize according to how long something matters.” I frequently (too frequently, if you ask my students) refer to “opportunity costs”. We have limited time and opportunity to do the things that important, urgent, and/or significant in our day (refer to Stephen Covey’s two-dimensional time-management grid–importance x urgency—and Rory Vaden’s “productive procrastination”– Procrastinate on Purpose). Whatever we choose to do with our time comes at a cost. The more we simplify and focus on the things that are most important, the greater our contentment and satisfaction. We must plan our day with the idea of significance in mind (according to how long something matters). The rest approaches clutter and is decreasingly significant.
Have a mission statement and live accordingly. If something is outside of your values or mission, it is clutter. Live simply.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!