The World Is Complicated, but We Can Choose Simplicity
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English translation of the Chinese post originally published 2023-03-30. Translated 2026-10-30 with AI assistance. Historical figures and claims have not been updated or independently verified. 中文原文
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The world is complicated, but we can choose simplicity. Entrepreneurs can think about problems simply. Simplification contains many insights: it helps you grasp a problem’s essence, gives you the courage to face it, and offers the wisdom to solve it.
Key points
- Entrepreneurs can think about problems simply.
- Simplification helps reveal a problem’s essence.
- Simplicity brings courage to face problems and wisdom to solve them.

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