The great value of simplicity

Even Carlos Slim suggests working three days and resting four. Hopefully, he implements this in his companies as an example, and thus we begin to recognize the value of simplicity.

Some time ago, I watched a video of a monk on YouTube who said: "Everyone should meditate for at least 20 minutes a day, and if they don't have time, then they should meditate for 40." It's impressive to think that Mexico is the country where people work the most in the world (in hours), according to the OECD, but at the same time, it's the least productive. It has been challenging for us to simplify and realize that working late doesn't necessarily mean generating many results. Let's remember that "20% of what we do each day generates 80% of our results," the Pareto Principle. What if we start focusing only on that 20% and leave more free time for Sports, Social Events, Reading, Family, etc.?

Having moments to be creative is also very valuable. Ideas also contribute to results. That's why the wealthiest countries value leisure time as much as work time. Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune by investing under very simple philosophies. Steve Jobs managed to create products so simple that... they have only one button and even a 2-year-old child or an elderly person can use them. He also managed to make Apple the most valuable company in 2012, following very simple principles such as:

• Focusing the company only on the 5% that generated the most profits in its industry.
• Focusing only on the most important aspects of the business at any given time.

That's why even Carlos Slim suggests working three-day shifts and having four days off. Hopefully, he implements this in his companies as an example, and thus Mexicans will soon find the Great Value of Simplicity.