That's a quote from Woody Allen. Sounds pretty easy, doesn't it?

We all stress too much. We build things out of proportion. Myself included. I'm the queen of complication.

Why do we over complicate things? I start out overcomplicating everything and eventually save myself by finally getting  tired. If you get so tired, you want to pass out, then you're free to do things the right way.

Get tired enough. That's when things start to happen. That's what folks mean when they say work smart, not hard. When you're tired, you have to get smarter.

Simplicity is the answer. Can you get there easily without stressing? Yes you can. It's a  form of mastery and grace. Every artist knows that there is huge knowledge and mastery behind one elegant pen stroke.

Cut out all the crap and just do it. Hone it down to simplicity.

What got me on this kick? Just saw the movie "My Dinner With Andre" for the second time after umpteen years. It is a Louis Malle film made in 1981, starring Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory. The entire movie is a philosophical conversation between two friends over dinner in New York.

I found it interesting. If you have the inclination, watch it. It's unique film making. Both Shawn and Gregory made insightful points and supplied much food for thought. You don't have to agree with them.

If you rent it, let me know what you think. You may have already seen it though.

Remember, simplicity is mastery.