The Reason You Keep Making Things More Complex Than They Should Be

The Reason You Keep Making Things More Complex Than They Should Be
Maybe there’s something you’re trying to hide
Brad Stulberg
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Jul 26, 2021
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Photo: We Are/Getty ImagesIf you ever consume information about nutrition, relationships, fitness, or productivity, then you know that people often make things overly complex. Sometimes complexity is necessary but often it is not, and it can make things worse rather than better.
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Written by Brad Stulberg
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Bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness (https://buff.ly/3vAnErK). Co-Creator of The Growth Equation. Coach to executives, entrepreneurs, and MDs.
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