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#360 Robert Kierlin: Founder of Fastenal

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Simplicity is the Ultimate Complexity

Maintaining simplicity and focus on a common goal is one of the most challenging objectives within organizations. Despite its seeming straightforwardness, this principle often goes against human nature and becomes elusive over time. Successful organizations distill their foundational principles into memorable maxims that guide their actions. The essence lies in the uncommon ability of all members to pursue a shared objective, which is essential for success yet deceptively difficult to sustain. The greatest threat to an organization's progress is the lack of collective effort towards that common purpose.

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