Be the idiot. I am an idiot, as I only understand simple things. Have no ability to understand complicated things, at all. Especially, the ones, that are genuinely simple things, made far too complicated by people, while expressing those in public. Most of the time, some brilliant spark, explains a relatively simple thing in a very very impressively complicated way. And many intelligent people present in the same room, while listening to those very complicated lectures very sincerely, keeps acknowledging those speeches in all visible ways, as if every bit of it is well understood by all.
And an idiot like me, asks a couple of fundamental questions to understand the subject really well, with all sincerity to the subject. And, the most interesting thing observed then is, all those intelligent people present in the room, who till someone asked the fundamental question, were reflecting as “everything understood”, also slowly starts echoing similar fundamental doubts, while being in the crowd. People keep gesturing as if everything is understood everything, for the fear of looking stupid in a crowd because they have not understood the point.People wait for the idiot to bell the cat! It’s important to recognize that intelligence and understanding come in various forms. While some may excel in comprehending complex concepts, others may find simplicity to be their strength. Embracing the perspective of being an “idiot” who understands simple things can actually be a valuable approach. It allows for a focus on clarity, straightforward solutions, and effective communication. Sometimes, simplicity can lead to breakthroughs and innovative ideas that might have been overlooked in the pursuit of complexity. Don’t underestimate the power of simplicity and embrace your unique way of understanding the world.
The same goes with many documents or other possessions around us, got by spending lots of money, those are never fully understood and used, yet shining our cupboards as a testimony of our “love of possession”. To me, it’s really a great satisfaction to understand something well and explain it to someone in a simple and understandable language, so that anyone can understand it without putting much effort.
So, there is a lot of value in being an idiot.
I am a Purpose and Leadership Coach and an Operations Strategist, with a rich professional experience of 35 years. I help working professionals and SME business owners to find their true purpose and work around their performance to register transformational growth to meet their goals.
