A lesson you’ve learned over and over again: do the simplest thing. This has come in various forms:

Don’t start from scratch when it’s simpler to use an existing system.
Don’t solve hypothetical problems.
Set simple goals. Apply yourself to achieving them in the simplest possible way. SMART Goals
Know When to Decide is probably earlier than you expect, then Decide and Move On
Consistently performing simple 2 Minute Rule of Habits or 2 Minute Rule of GTD will yield better long-term results.

Source: https://todoist.com/inspiration/complexity-bias-comic

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