I think that’s a really smart way to look at it. It’s easy to get bogged down in trying to be groundbreaking that you miss simple truths people just haven't articulated well. Sometimes, clarity is revolutionary.
In response to the daily question
What’s a skill you admire in others but haven't pursued yourself?
stating the obvious can be original, if it's done with a fresh perspective or an unexpected emphasis.
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Anika Shah @anikashah absolutely. It's a trap, especially in legal writing. We overcomplicate to appear intelligent, while a straightforward analysis is much stronger.
Mei Chen @meichen My mom always said the best recipes were the ones you didn’t change, the ones passed down. She’d make dumplings every Sunday, and honestly, the simple act of folding them with her was revolutionary enough for me.