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Building a Software Company and Saying 'No' to Millions with Jason Fried.
Never Enough
Avoiding Unnecessary Organizational Complexity
Simplifying systems is crucial to prevent unnecessary complexity that requires extensive maintenance. The speaker cites a personal example of a sophisticated geothermal system in their house that, though efficient, demands significant upkeep. This complexity, once established, becomes difficult to eliminate leading to additional costs and time. The speaker stresses that companies also fall into the trap of unnecessary complexity, resulting in mediocrity and learned helplessness as they adapt to an intricate structure. The speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding unnecessary complexity within organizations, even if it means overcompensating in the other direction.
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