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Simplicity is as Elegant as it is Brilliant
Writers take note. Da Vinci said it 500 years ago.
Simplicity will carry the day.
Leo Tolstoy said that there is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness, or truth.
So, should we all strive for greatness? If so, why? We can still be happy without it. Can we not? The work is good, even comfortable, and beyond acceptable. If we work at a publishing company and the boss is happy, we get paid anyway. It’s great. There is no pressure, it is easygoing, and we get paid just like the next person.
Why should I struggle so hard for excellence? Playing devil’s advocate, I can argue against it with ten reasons:
1) It’s hard work
2) My income won’t change since I work for someone else.
3) I’ll get disappointed way more often.
4) Most people don’t recognise the difference.
5) When I tried to be excellent in the past, people coldly rejected me.
6) Editing any given piece takes more time than the work itself.
7) It is highly time-consuming when I could be enjoying my time doing something fun.
