3 tips for focusing on where you make complicated things simple

Great performers make complicated things appear simple. They see patterns quickly, get to the heart of the matter and deliver success. Let’s focus on where you have this ability.

1) You can clarify the situation where you make complicated things simple.

Great educators share their knowledge in a way that is simple yet profound – while great athletes demonstrate grace under pressure. How do such performers make things appear so natural? The usual answer is: “Because they work at it.” It is also because they are using their ‘A’ talent. Try tackling the exercise on this theme. Begin by describing a specific activity in which you make complicated things simple. You may be fixing a computer problem, cooking for 20 people, skippering a yacht or whatever. Try completing the following sentence.

The specific situation where I make complicated things simple is:

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2) You can put yourself into the situation where you make complicated things simple.

Betty Edwards has helped millions of people to learn how to draw. In 1980 she published Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. As a child she got praised for her ‘special gift’ of being able to draw. She writes: “But in the back of my mind, I felt that the praise was misplaced. I knew that drawing was easy and that all anyone had to do was to look at things in that certain way.” Betty communicated her secrets in the book. This has enabled many people to free their ‘right brains’ and become more creative in their lives. Try completing the following sentence.

The specific things I can do to keep putting myself into
the situation where I make complicated things simple are:

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3) You can pass-on your knowledge about the situation where you make complicated things simple.

Passing-on your wisdom may be a challenge - because what you do may seem so ‘natural’ - but have a go. David Attenborough, for example, has translated his love for nature into memorable TV series. You may not have access to such a big budget, but there are many other vehicles. For example, you can run coaching sessions, lead workshops, give presentations, write articles, create a website and publish books. Try completing the following sentences.

The things I can do to pass-on my knowledge about the
situation where I make complicated things simple are:

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The benefits of doing this will be:

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Sharing your wisdom will encourage other people to make good use of their talents. They may also discover where they make complicated things simple.